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Anonymous letter to City of London Police about Jack the Ripper

In autumn 1888, five women in east London slums died at the hands of an unknown man. The murderer became known as ‘Jack the Ripper’ a now...

Oct 17, 20191 min read

The Scottish novelist, essayist, and poet Robert Louis Stevenson is perhaps most famous for his ‘boys’ book’ Treasure Island. Stevenson’s...

Oct 5, 20191 min read

George Lusk was the Chairman of the Whitechapel Vigilance Committee. His name was printed on the numerous posters pasted up around...

Oct 5, 20191 min read

In 1888, 6 women were brutally murdered in the Whitechapel, East of London. The murderer, who had never been identified, was known as...

Oct 5, 20191 min read

What happened? In 1888, at least 5 women were brutally murdered in the White Chapel, East End of London. During this period, the British...

Oct 5, 20192 min read