Bankruptcy 1894/95

[wulliam]

I've just found that my gg-grandfather was declared bankrupt in 1894/5 - he was a bootmaker in East Dereham, Norfolk.

Does anyone know how to find out more detail - perhaps find the original documents?
Does anyone know more generic details - such as how long it applied for, and the implications of it as far as family life was concerned?

Edit: have just found http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/r...after-1869.htm

Many thanks!

[Heather Positive Thinker]

Dont know the ins and outs Wulliam, but one of my ancestors was regularly bankrupt in London.

Im sure someone will give you better advice but as your family are in Dereham, its a good chance they may have ended up in the very big workhouse at Gressenhall.

http://www.norfolkheritage.co.uk/gressenhall-farm-and-workhouse

[wulliam]

Thanks for the link Heather - looks like an excellent day out if we ever make it that far south!

[Christine in Herts]

You might find a bit of info here:

http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/search

Christine

[Uncle John]

To support Christine's suggestion, each stage of bankruptcy proceedings is normally recorded in the London Gazette. If you are lucky you can follow the whole story, which may take up to 5 years.

[wulliam]

Thanks to you both - will follow that up tomorrow. I think an early night is in order tonight!