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I have recived my grandfathers death certificate, James Henry Norris b: 1992 d:1915 Southwark He died from a fractured skull And there was an inquest where from the 9th to the 16th June 1915 Can anyone tell me where I would find the report ? Ann

Unlikely to find the actual inquest report Im afraid. I am a similar situation 1912. A very kind GR member managed to find a newspaper report for me at Colindale. It may be worth you trying to find which paper would have covered an inquest in that area - try the Southwark archives.

Would that be the ' South London Press' or does anyone know another one? Thanks anyway Ann

Mine was in the South London Press - for Camberwell/Peckham, so good chance it would be the same for yours.

Thanks Heather I will give that a try. There is a family myth did he fall or was he pushed oh ya Ann

Just contact the relevant library service. They will know where the back issues of the relevant paper are. Seems the inquest went on a bit! You might be lucky and find the coroner's papers still exist but you may need to get permission from the current coroner to see them. nell

Helen Would you know which Library it would be for St George the Martyr Southwark as i have no idea. Thanks Ann

Ann, I think it would be Borough Library Borough High Street LONDON SE1 Sue

Southwark Libraries Tel: 020 7525 2000 Fax: 020 7525 1568 southwark.libraries[ATSIGN]southwark.gov.uk

Helen and Sue Thats brilliant , will get on to them in the morning Thanks Ann

Ann I've just had a look on Southwark Libraries website and the address is 211 Borough High Street Opening times:- Monday and Tuesday 9.30am - 8pm Wednesday Closed Thursday & Friday 9.30am - 5pm Saturday 9.30am - 1pm Sunday Closed They have on microfilm local newspapers from 1856 to the present day. Sue

Sue Thats very sweet of you, but unfortunately,because i live here in Switzerland there is no way at the moment that i can get there. So it looks as if i shall have to wait until i can get over to the UK maybe later in the year. But i will keep the adress and opening times. Thanks Ann

If you post a message on the Records Office section maybe some kind soul will check out Borough Liibrary on your behalf. After all that's what the section's for, though it seems to be used mostly for general messages.

Thanks Paul I did'nt want to post on 2 Boards and get told off. Ann

You don't have to go there - e-mail them with the query and they can probably send you a photocopy, though postage to Switzerland will cost a bit more than over here. nell

Thanks Nell I tried to e-mail them last night but it bounced back! was thinking of phoning in the morning. Ann

I regularly email this archives! Stephen Humphrey is the archivist and has been absolutely great to me - mind you it helps that a number of my family were featured in his last book on the area. He recently very kindly sent me a copy of my nans fire officers certificate (WW2). Ive mailed you the address I always use. They are only there part time, so check for the opening hours first if you phone.

I Have a grt grandfather who died in 1907 from injuries when he worked in the London Docks. There was an inquest so I went to the LMA who hold docs, Was told theres NOTHING before 1929 & then only 10% held after that. Shirley

Thanks everyone for you help :-D Will let you know what happens. And if i find anything. Keep your fingers crossed for me, now that i know there was an inquest i just have to find out what happened to him ( you may think it's morbid) Ann Heather have PM you back