General Chat

Nudge

Well done Val. You did more for him than his own rellie. And its not like she is short of seven quid.

The poor little lad. What an horrific death. Daisy

does it actually say who his parents were? susie

nudge

Poor lad. Well, at least we all know now. Did anyone get the birth certificates of the 'brothers' to ascertain parentage? (Yes, I know, I'm nosey!) Carole

Well done Valerie - I was really interested to know how he really died as well. I had Scarletina when I was about 14 - obviously a very mild form - and never realised that it used to be so serious - I just new I felt unwell and my face swelled up and was very uncomfortable. It's a shame these programmes have to do so much guess work - it wouldn't have been that hard for them to find out the truth surely? Thanks Kaye x

Thanks very much for satisfying everybody's curiosity, Valerie. I seem to remember that the programme-makers kind of pushed Jane Horrocks in the direction of getting general information about causes of death in that era rather than the death certificate, and as she was a 'newb' to this I don't think you can blame her for doing what she was told. But I am glad to know the actual reason. Kate.

your right Merry they tried to blame it on the Potato famine didnt they, I think that result was probably more interesting than the exact cause of death maybe????

On the TV prog they said he had died of malnutrition didn't they?? Any child, healthy or not, could have died of Scarlet fever....... Not saying he wasn't sickly before, but why were they trying to make the story something more than what the truth might have been?? Or have I got it wrong?? Merry

Jayvee I got some stick for even sending for the death cert in the first place, but like you I too kept upset about people I never even knew, but sometimes wish I had known.

I never thought I could feel so sad about the loss of a little one I never knew and wasn't related to. Poor little chap.

Bless him x

Diane he was aged 3 he was a relation of Jane Horrocks, and Margaret as she wasnt interested enough to find out herself I dont think I shall bother, it was more out of my curiousity than anything because I am NOSY

poor little fella!! Scarlet fever is evil let alone in this form!! xx

Are you going to get in touch with Jane Horrocks and tell her ? or are you happy now your curiosity has been satisfied ?

poor wee lamb

That is so heartbreaking. Does the three days mean he was suffering for three days before dying. How old was he?? Dianex

what a awful thing that poor child had to go through, its heart breaking. Julia

nudging for anyone who hasnt seen this