A photographic journey around the East End of London exploring the myriad of places connected to Jack the Ripper
Although the story of Jack the Ripper has been told many times, the crime scene locations and the killing ground in which he and his unfortunate victims would have been familiar with has been largely left unknown. This book is the literary equivalent of a walking tour around the sites which would have been frequented by those who lived in Whitechapel in 1888. Using the original police reports, never before seen images, maps and diagrams the book takes the reader deep inside Jack the Ripper’s London and presents the truth about what actually happened in the autumn of 1888 and what remains of Jack the Ripper's London today. The focus is on the ever changing face of London's East End, giving the reader a real sense of how the past meets the present in arguably London's most vibrant and cultural quarter… where the shadow of the Ripper is never too far away.
The book features never before seen images from the authors’ own collections and detailed crime scene reconstructions which have never been published before. This will be the perfect companion for anyone wanting to visit the East of London or those who wish get a sense of where everything happened in Jack the Ripper’s day.
Mark Davis is a fearless, versatile, and passionate photographer, committed to delivering the perfect photographic image. As a keen social historian focusing on 19th century social injustice in particular, Mark has photographed Bradford from the core out for several years, recording the ongoing evolution of the city. Mark has worked for the National Media Museum, Northern Life magazine, The BBC, Bedlam and The Imperial War Museum . His work has also been exhibited in Menston under the banner 'Reflecting On High Royds A Haunting Portrait of the Former Psychiatric Hospital'. He is also closely involved with High Royds Memorial Garden as a campaigner dedicated to giving a voice to those that were sadly without voices in life. Mark makes his home near Haworth, the rugged landscape of which continues his photography and published books. Richard C. Cobb is a leading authority on Jack the Ripper and the Whitechapel murders. He has written a number of true crime books and founded The Dagger Club, a forum for true-crime experts. Richard C. Cobb also leads historical and true crime tours around Londons East End, including on Jack the Ripper
