Why was Jack the Ripper never caught?
Because nearly every tool that would catch him had not been invented. The police did not use fingerprints until 1901, blood found at a scene could not be…
Because nearly every tool that would catch him had not been invented. The police did not use fingerprints until 1901, blood found at a scene could not be…
All five victims lived in the area of Whitechapel when they were murdered, but they came from different areas. Polly was born on Fleet Street, near St Bride’s…
Mary Ann ‘Polly’ Nichols was 43, Annie Chapman 47, Elizabeth Stride 44, Catherine Eddowes 46, and Mary Jane Kelly was believed to be around 25 years old when…
Four of the five were found in Whitechapel and neighbouring Spitalfields. The exception was Catherine Eddowes, found in Mitre Square in the City of London, today’s financial district.
The five ‘canonical’ or most commonly accepted victims were Polly Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes and Mary Jane Kelly. However, some historians believe that Martha Tabram…
The murders which have been attributed to Jack the Ripper took place between August and November 1888
There are various options. You can either wait at the gates of Buckingham Palace (but get there early!), or choose a spot on the Mall or near the…
There are 775 rooms in Buckingham Palace. That includes 19 State Rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.
The soldiers ages vary, with many being in their late teens and early twenties. The youngest soldiers are 17.
Yes, they are soldiers who also serve as front line combat units in conflict zones. They provide a ceremonial service for a period, usually at the start of…
