I wandered off up the High Street, had a bite to eat and looked round the charity shop. Then back to the library, where one of the 'quiet' seats had become free, so I was on it like a shot.
I've just been reading a newspaper account of a steamship accident in the 1840s. I knew of the accident from a report of the coroner's inquest, but not the details. My ancestor was the engineer on the ship which collided with the steamer, and he gave evidence at the inquest. I've just found a painting of the steamer, and a lovely-looking thing it was too. I've also just learned the sad news that three people were killed in the accident.
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