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Old Bailey Court Transcripts free online
« on: Monday 28 April 08 10:06 BST (UK) »
I heard on the radio this morning that the Old Bailey Court trial transcripts dating back to the 1600's are now free on line.  There are over one hundred thousand court cases i.e. Doctor Cripin etc.
The gentleman who was on the programme said that it would be of great interest to family historians as it would inform them of witnesses, and police and what they had to say in evidence.

the site is www.oldbaileyonline.org

I have just tried it and it's great.

Su

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Re: Old Bailey Court Transcripts free online
« Reply #1 on: Monday 28 April 08 13:12 BST (UK) »
I was amused to hear John Humphreys ask why people might be interested.

He's evidently not come across many Family History researchers and their insatiable quest for information  ;D
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Re: Old Bailey Court Transcripts free online
« Reply #2 on: Monday 28 April 08 14:04 BST (UK) »
The site has been there  for a long time, but the recent good news is that they have greatly expanded what is available online.  Previously, it cut out about 1834 as I recall.

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Re: Old Bailey Court Transcripts free online
« Reply #3 on: Monday 28 April 08 15:23 BST (UK) »
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The site has been there  for a long time, but the recent good news is that they have greatly expanded what is available online.  Previously, it cut out about 1834 as I recall.


Sorry Marie, I didn't realise it had been online for some time.  I only heard it on the John Humphreys prog this morning and thought it was something new. 

Su
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Yarwood Great Budworth,Lymm,Dumham Massey

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Re: Old Bailey Court Transcripts free online
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 29 April 08 12:56 BST (UK) »
No matter, Su - now that you've found it, enjoy!!   ;D ;D ;D

I'd been waiting eighteen months or so for them to put more on so I could search for my missing London ancestor.  Disappointment - he didn't fall foul of the law at the Old Bailey, so I'm still looking!

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Re: Old Bailey Court Transcripts free online
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 29 April 08 14:19 BST (UK) »
Hi Su,

Everybody must be on it, I cannot get on the link now. Maybe server is down.

Tom
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Re: Old Bailey Court Transcripts free online
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 29 April 08 14:34 BST (UK) »
Hi Tom
It's probably all the folk like me who heard it on the radio yesterday  ;D  Keep trying, I'm sure you will get on soon.

Kind regards
Su
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Re: Old Bailey Court Transcripts free online
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 29 April 08 16:29 BST (UK) »
keep trying Tom, the site has a note saying that due to the volume of use it is much slower than usual and some features are not available. I have only just got on after several hours trying.

Carolyn
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Re: Old Bailey Court Transcripts free online
« Reply #8 on: Wednesday 30 April 08 04:39 BST (UK) »
Always happens when a site is upgraded and expanded! ::)  Glad I got in early and did my searching - even if it yielded no results!

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