Author: Richard Jones

Annie Chapman’s murder took place in the backyard of number 29 Hanbury Street on the 8th of September 1888. Aged 45 years old at the  time of her death, she has the distinction of being the oldest of […]

With the recent demolition of the former Dorset Street, we thought it might be a nice idea to set another of our jigsaw puzzles in the course of which participants can attempt to rebuild the notorious thoroughfare that […]

It is an intriguing, not to say fascinating, past time to plough through the 19th century newspapers looking for fresh snippets of information on the Jack the Ripper case. Sometimes you encounter a location that was connected to […]

This week we’re trialling a new concept in bringing you detailed information on the Jack the Ripper crimes – a series of video tours of the murder sites. On Monday (4th January 2016) I headed out with my […]

Sir William Gull (1816 – 1890) is a frequent – and, in my opinion, unjustified – guest on the ever growing list of Jack the Ripper suspects – especially when television and film directors get involved with telling […]

I am always intrigued to find press clippings concerning the various police officers who worked on the Jack the Ripper case. I particularly like to find articles that give us a view of their lives and careers away […]

Can you believe it? 2015 is almost over. So, today,I thought I’d take a look back over the blog posts that have appeared on our website this year. Throughout January the website was in the process of being […]

In November 2015 we were treated to a rare glimpse of London as it once was when the fog returned to the streets and alleyways of the East End of London. Jack the Ripper tour guide, John Bennett, […]

For today’s blog I thought I’d reminisce about some of the great photos we’ve gained of the East End of London throughout 2015. It’s been a funny year as far as the various Jack the Ripper locations go. […]

Well, Christmas day is drawing to a close, at least for another year. The turkey has gone cold, the mince pies have gone a little soggy and the thrill of all the socks and jumpers you received from […]