I do this for nothing because family history research is all about helping each other. Strictly speaking, following some changes to coronial law in July 2013, this isn't correct. County Record Offices (Many offices have compiled name indexes from coroner’s reports in local newspapers)

Too many attendees may cause the hearing to be postponed which could cause distress to the bereaved people involved in the case. Inquest hearings. The majority of post mid-18th century records of inquests are held at local archives and not The National Archives)

This is a brief guide to help you with your research into coroners’ inquests.

Most post-1875 records were destroyed following the 1958 Public Records Act, however the event could be covered by local or national newspapers.

Our services, including births, deaths, weddings and civil partnerships, are affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Deaths in prisons were also investigated as were treasure trove finds. www.batharchives.co.uk/what_we_hold/records_for_family_history/bath_ancestors_database.aspx (Bath Record Office: Bath Ancestors Database: Coroners Inquests) Coroners’ Records in England and Wales. See current changes to the Registration Service, Guide to coroner services for bereaved people, Registration Service terms and conditions, Contact Northamptonshire Registration Service, Sessions House, George Row, Northampton, NN1 1DF. TNA inquest records also include those that died in the Kings Bench and Millbank prisons, many of whom were debtors.

When a jury is present at an inquest, it is the jury rather than the Coroner who delivers the verdict.

The 'Guide to coroner services' is intended for bereaved people and others who may be affected by a coroner investigation or are attending a coroner’s inquest. The guide to coroner services provides an explanation of the process and links to organisations that may be able to provide help and advice. 4 Vols: Greater London Council, 1972 (1886) (Volumes available to download and view at the, Raymond, Stuart. Published 24 February 2014 Middlesex County Records.

Verdicts before 1733 are written in Latin. www.londonlives.org (London Lives: City of London, Middlesex and City of Westminster Coroners’ Inquests) Our services, including births, deaths, weddings and civil partnerships, are affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Subscribe to Northamptonshire County Council's monthly e-newsletter.

Name, age, address, and date of death of subject.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Inquest court is held on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week at County Hall, George Row, Northampton. Please be aware that all visitors to the Coroner's Court will be expected to wear a mask on entry to, and while moving about the Court venue. Coroners decide who should take part to give evidence as witnesses at an inquest. The records held at The National Archives (TNA) relate to pre-1752 inquests which were handed over by the coroner to the assizes judges who then lodged them with the King’s Bench files. Verdicts / Conclusions. Please check the latest information: See current changes to the Registration Service Inquest court is held on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week at County Hall, George Row, Northampton. All coroner inquest records are closed to the public for 75 years, although next of kin can apply for access. If you have not been called to a hearing but are intending to attend to observe please advise the coroner's service immediately on 01772 536536.

3rd ed: The Family History Partnership, 2009, Grundy, Joan. Details of upcoming Openings, Inquest Hearings, Pre-Inquest Reviews, Documentary Inquests and Adjournments. Obviously not everyone can or will donate but your donation will help keep GenGuide running for yourself and others. PO Box 78, County Hall, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8XJ. All coroner inquest records are closed to the public for 75 years, although next of kin can apply for access. However the cost of maintaining GenGuide means I need your help as well, especially with the site hosting costs.

Message from HM Coroner for Brighton & Hove Following guidance from the Chief Coroner and in an attempt to maintain business as far as possible all Coroners had made arrangements to adjourn most of their inquests towards the end of this year. Witnesses will first be questioned by a Coroner, and there may be further questions by ‘properly interested people’ or their legal representatives. For more information see the NAS guide Fatal Accident Inquiries.