bedfordshire newspapers

[Bethan]

Has anyone got acess to old Bedfordshire newspapers from around 1900 to 1920.I am trying to find out about the death of my G Grandmother Sarah Denton who was run over and killed by a coach and horses driven by her husband Hugh Denton,it is rumored that  alcohol was involved. I would be very grateful if anyone can help.          Regards      Bethan

[Welsh Jen]

I cannot help with the Bedfordshire Inquest / Obituary look up however here are a few links which may help you

http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/BDF/#Newspapers

For the years you mention here are where they are possibly archived & in brackets the press named:

Northampton Public Library 1908-1911

(County Press for Northamptonshire, bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Huntingdonshire 1908-1911)

Webpage: http://www.library.northamptonshire.gov.uk/www-bin/www_dev32?www_welcome.tgml

Bedford Record Office 1902-1905, 1907-1908

(Bedford and Bedfordshire Mercury 1837-1912)

Webpage: http://www.beds.co.uk/town/record.htm

I hope this helps you in your search
 

[Jenny Elizabeth]

I've sent a private message to you saying I am happy to look it up for you.  I live in Bedfordshire so can go to the local libraries if you wish.  You might also try looking at the Bedfordshire Libraries website on http://www.bedfordshire.gov.uk/ It has an online section which you can join whether you live in Beds or not.   I found the online version of the Times invaluable to my family research. 

I noticed there is an index of the newspapers on the site telling you where historical Bedfordshire papers are held. 

Best Wishes

Jenny

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[Bethan]

Dear Jenny I would be very grateful if you could look it up for me ,I know that this incident made the newspapers as my mother can remember a newspaper clipping about it, the problem is she cannot recall the date, also her uncle Rowland Denton was allegedly injured in the same incident and was confined to a wheelchair for the remainder of his life.If you incur any costs in this search let me know and I will repay you .     Thanks a lot for your interest.                 Bethan