River Dart Drowning - Irene T Tollitt

[Paul Johnson of Hartlepool UK]

Hi all,

I am wondering if anyone is able to help me find out if there is a newspaper article of the inquest held for the death of Irene T Tollitt who drowned 11th April 1981 in the River Dart at Steamer Quay, Totnes, Newton Abbot, Devon.

Unfortunately I am unable able to travel to a library local to there because it would a 400 mile round trip for me, so any help would be appreciated.

Many thanks,

Paul

[Devon Maid]

You could try contacting the "Western Morning News" and see if they can help or the local paper Totnes Today.

[Paul Johnson of Hartlepool UK]

Thank you Devon Maid. I will try them.

Paul

[Mowsehowse]

I have been to the local studies library in Torquay today, and......... Bingo!!

Although I did not find any report in the Western Morning News of either the drowning or the inquest, I did find a brief report of the inquest in the Herald Express of 8th May 1981.

As Mrs Tollitt was a resident of Bridgetown (Totnes,) it is possible there was greater coverage given in the Totnes Times.

I will pm the report to you, then you can post it here if you want to.

Regards, Judy.