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During the last few years, since being diagnosed with a heart condition, I have been researching Hull Newspapers. My aim is to digitise every Hull Newspaper for the year 1888, covering every Ripper-related press report. So far this has cost a small fortune, and filled several large files with cuttings, but I wanted to ensure I was not going over similar ground to other books published on the subject. With this in mind I ordered a copy of “Jack the Ripper and the London Press” by L. Perry Curtis, Jnr. The book was available for £25 on Amazon, and whilst some might think this a little pricey for such a specialist book, it was one that I had heard so much about, and therefore wanted a copy. The book looks at the different news agencies, newspapers, and how they deal with the events, from sensationalism to twisting the truth! Looking at the press, and its impact on politics, social conditions and policing in the East End. The book flows, and once you pick it up, it is difficult to put down, but suprisingly, for although it is a book about the press, there are actually very few news reports. The book is still available but be prepared to pay. |
Oct 21
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