Episode 2 of 3

Coroner's inquest opened

When
21 September 1887
Where
Exeter
Part of
Theatre Royal, Exeter fire kills 186 people

A coroner's inquest was opened on 21 September 1887, in front of a coroner's jury.

Following the fire, on the 8 September, the coroner ordered the ruined theatre to be boarded up, with all persons prohibited, in order that it might be preserved for investigation. A coroner's inquest was opened on 21 September 1887, in front of a coroner's jury.

Sources

  1. Exeter Theatre Royal fire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-21

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