The 19th century coroner’s court saw all manner of death, from railway collisions and murder to quiet tragedies at home. Peterborough’s inquest records are unusually complete and do more than simply record how someone died. They provide snapshots of everyday life in the Victorian city. Award-winning historian Sophie Michell has recently completed a PhD using these records, and will share some of her findings in this talk.
Refreshments available from 2pm.