In 1888 the East End of London was a veritable melting pot of many different nationalities. It was very much the immigrant district of London, due largely to its proximity to the London Docks. Newly arrived immigrants would […]
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In many ways Victorian society was a forge ahead society. There was a huge belief in people being self sufficient and making their own way in the world. The newly emerged middle class was, in many ways, justly […]
Read ArticleIt is a common misconception about the Jack the Ripper murders that they were carried out by gas light. This, along with the images of London fogs, is a dramatic element nearly always utilised by the makers of […]
Read ArticleIn the 19th century cocaine and opium and their various derivatives, were widely, and legally, available as painkillers and pick-me-ups in over the counter remedies from pharmacists. Indeed, the number of legally available products that contained cocaine is […]
Read ArticleOn 18th November 1888, the people of the East End were struggling to come to terms with the horror of the murder that had taken place on the 9th November 1888. People were terrified and, just as in […]
Read ArticleAs those of you who have taken are tour will know, we begin at a truly atmospheric locations that is situated at the heart of the area in which Jack the Ripper carried out his murderous reign of […]
Read ArticleIf you’re a visitor to London today you might be planning your sightseeing tours and be looking forward to exploring many of the wonderful locations that this city has to offer and which were showcased by the recent […]
Read ArticleIn June 1887 there had been a huge sensation caused by the the arrest of a 23 year old milliner. Her name was Miss Elizabeth Cass and she had been taken into custody by Police Constable Endacott who […]
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