Evidence from the Coroner’s inquest into the death of Harry George Gammage

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Date:1891

Description:Children playing in the streets or on the canal towpaths were often hurt, and sometimes killed in accidents. Children were run over by vehicles or fell into the canal and drowned. In this case the child aged 6 years and 3 months was playing on the tow path when he fell into the water.

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Children and Childhood Birmingham 1801-1900 (19th century)

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Donor ref:BA&H: CO2/1891 (110/2439)

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