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Tiger-Lily

Tiger-Lily Report 22 Oct 2007 22:31

Thank you Mary. I will have a go.
Kind regards
TGxx

MaryfromItaly

MaryfromItaly Report 22 Oct 2007 19:37

You can access the Times Digital Archives by registering with the Bedfordshire library (you don't have to live in Bedfordshire, or even in England):

http://www.galaxy.bedfordshire.gov.uk/cgi-bin/vlib.sh

The 1857 case involves theft of bristles. Unfortunately there are only a few details of the case, and the outcome doesn't seem to be reported.

His co-defendant was James Pritchett (a brush maker) of Kent Street, Southwark; John Briley was said to live opposite him.

Try registering with the library, and if you can't find it, send me a PM with your e-mail address and I'll send you the cuttings.

Tiger-Lily

Tiger-Lily Report 22 Oct 2007 19:20

Hi Mary, Just re-thought and that may be too early for him. BUT, so many details are the same that I wonder if this may his father. Family stories can get so distorted can't they.
Any info about the case would be much appriated Mary.
Thanks
TG XX

Tiger-Lily

Tiger-Lily Report 22 Oct 2007 17:52

I have just been told that my great grandfather was in Court for manslaughter. He was acquitted, thank goodness.
I would like to try to find anything I can about the case in the archives of the local papers of the time (or anywhere!). I e-mailed The South London Express with no response so far.
It happened in about 1881, near the Willowbank Canal, outside a pub in Peckham, SE London. My great grandfathers name was John Briley.
If anyone can help - or point me in the right direction, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks all.

Tiger-Lily