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This week Fiona Rule’s much anticipated book, “The Worst Street in London” arrived, and I cannot seem to put it down! The book looks at the history of Spitalfields in East London and provides a wonderful colourful history, with of course lots of dark dealings! I had heard about this book sometime ago, and was pleasently surprised when it landed, just how good a read it is. The maps, and pictures are all of a high quality, and the book is a must for anyone with an intrest in history, true crime, and the social conditions often encountered in the East End! The book is a solid 26 chapters long, covering the rise and fall of the area, with stories on prostitution, immigration, living conditions, murder, and of course JTR! There is also a unique walking guide at the rear, enabling the reader, to view Spitalfields today, albeit changed from the period, when it housed, the worst street in London! A fantastic read! |
Sep 17
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