Newspapers from about 1920 onwards

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Member Since: December 2002 Posts: 47 Send Message	Lesley	Report	27 Aug 2005 16:26
Member Since: December 2002 Posts: 47 Send Message	Hello, I am seeking information on how to access newspaper archives. An ancestor of my husband was the Post Master General of Newcastle upon Tyne. When he died his funeral was a rather grand affair which was covered by the press. I have had no luck in finding any more information. I am unsure of his date of death - his name was John George DONNELLY. Has anyone any ideas,particularly people from the North East. Any help appreciated. Thanks Lesley
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Unknown	Report	27 Aug 2005 16:37
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Old newspaper runs are usually at records offices/libraries on microfilm. Libraries will probably send a photocopy of the relevant article for the cost of copying and postage - you can get an idea of when the funeral was from the death cert - people were usually buried within a week or so. nell
Member Since: December 2002 Posts: 47 Send Message	Lesley	Report	27 Aug 2005 18:17
Member Since: December 2002 Posts: 47 Send Message	Thanks to Helen and Christine for their advice. It is appreciated. Lesley