A museum is hosting a one-off event featuring the coroner that dealt with the tragic death of speed legend Donald Campbell on Coniston Water, as well as the 'Lady of the Lake'.

The Ruskin Museum has announced that retired HM Senior Coroner for South and East Cumbria Ian Smith will be holding a talk at 7pm on Thursday, November 3.

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The museum posted: "Come and listen to Ian talk about his fascinating career and the inquests he was involved in.

"His new book 'More Deaths than One' will also be available to purchase on the night and Ian will also be available to sign copies.

"Details on how to purchase tickets will be on our website soon."