I thought members may be interested to see the photographs of previous (and current) Birmingham Coroners. Photographs are all on display in the foyer of the Coroners Court. Hopefully you won't have need to visit!
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Coroners of Birmingham
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A coroner was originally a role similar to tax collector, which later developed to become the examiner of a person's death which was sudden or suspicious. John Birt Davies may have still been carrying out some fiscal duties when he first became coroner for Birmingham, although this would change as the Births Marriages and Deaths Acts came into full force.
An interesting description of the role through time in the link below:
www.coronersociety.org.uk
An interesting description of the role through time in the link below:
History
www.coronersociety.org.uk
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My Dad died in 1995 on holiday in Lanzerote, the Birmingham coroner Richard Whittington wasn't happy with the paperwork ,from the Spanish
authorities, sent with his body and ordered a post mortem .
He was so kind to me on the telephone I will never forget it.
authorities, sent with his body and ordered a post mortem .
He was so kind to me on the telephone I will never forget it.