About the mortuary. It was designed as a Coroners Court as well as Police Court.
It's fairly likely that the this was also the Coroners office. The mortuary would have been used for identifying the body, hence the glass window at the end. That's still written in today's Ministry Of Justice Guide to Coroner Services...
"3.4 - Viewing the body. You, or a representative of your choice, may be asked to formally identify the body. You are also entitled to view the deceased should you wish to do so. The buildings where viewings take place vary in design and in some cases you will see the person through a glass window rather than being in the same room.
It's fairly likely that the this was also the Coroners office. The mortuary would have been used for identifying the body, hence the glass window at the end. That's still written in today's Ministry Of Justice Guide to Coroner Services...
"3.4 - Viewing the body. You, or a representative of your choice, may be asked to formally identify the body. You are also entitled to view the deceased should you wish to do so. The buildings where viewings take place vary in design and in some cases you will see the person through a glass window rather than being in the same room.
