National Archives (Kew) Lookup

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I had a relative who used to live at 60 Pottergate Street in Norwich.  The National Archives, Kew has a document/record re: a "body" that was found at this address on January 27, 1897.  I am interested in what this document contains because I had a relative who lived at this address at this time.   Would there be a newspaper article about the discovery?  Any additional information (such as who died there and how) would be greatly appreciated! 

[ShaunJ]

Reynolds's Newspaper  Sunday December 13 1896

TRAGEDY AT NORWICH - On Tuesday a woman named Nadin was found dead at 60 Pottergate Street. Norwich, with her throat cut. She lived with a man named Forster who later on surrendered to the police. His throat was cut. He stated that the injuries were self-inflicted, and that he had murdered Nadin. Forster lies at the hospital in a precarious condition.

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Wow~!  That was quick!  Thank you ShaunJ....surprisingly, I don't recognize the names so I guess that's a good thing!   Thanks again for looking this up for me.
Elise

[ShaunJ]

I've since found some other reports.

Early reports said that victim was Alice Nadin, in her forties, married but husband away working in Coventry. She lived at 60 Pottergate Street, described as a small cottage adjoining the wall-in garden of the Jenny Lind Hospital.

However a report of Forster's trial in January 1897 identified the victim as Alice Maria Newby, a single woman.