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- Three Dickensian London Locations
Every year on February 7th, literature lovers celebrate the birthday of Charles Dickens, one of the most influential writers in English history. His vivid depictions of 19th-century London brought the city to life on the page, from its bustling coaching inns to its shadowy alleys. To mark the occasion, this post explores three locations in… Read more: Three Dickensian London Locations - A Polar Visitor in Medieval London: The Story of the White Bear in the Thames
London is no stranger to unusual sights, but imagine standing on the banks of the River Thames in the 13th century and spotting a polar bear fishing in the murky waters. This is not a whimsical fable but a fascinating historical fact: during the reign of King Henry III, a polar bear became a peculiar… Read more: A Polar Visitor in Medieval London: The Story of the White Bear in the Thames - Sherlock Holmes’ Birthday: Exploring 3 Iconic London Locations
Today, January 6th, marks the birthday of the world’s most famous consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes! To celebrate, we’re diving into three iconic London locations tied to the enduring legacy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved character. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a curious visitor, these spots offer a chance to connect with the stories… Read more: Sherlock Holmes’ Birthday: Exploring 3 Iconic London Locations - St Anne’s Limehouse: A Hawksmoor Masterpiece in London’s East End
Nestled in the historic Limehouse district, St Anne’s Church stands as a testament to both the architectural genius of Nicholas Hawksmoor and the ever-evolving spirit of East London. Consecrated in 1730, this Grade I listed Anglican church is one of the famed Queen Anne Churches, built under the 1711 Act of Parliament to serve the… Read more: St Anne’s Limehouse: A Hawksmoor Masterpiece in London’s East End - Bloody Sunday: The Clash at Trafalgar Square – November 13, 1887
On November 13, 1887, an event that would become known as “Bloody Sunday” unfolded at Trafalgar Square, casting a stark light on the social and political unrest gripping Victorian London. This violent confrontation was a direct response to long-simmering frustrations among the working class, fueled by economic disparity and political suppression. To truly understand its… Read more: Bloody Sunday: The Clash at Trafalgar Square – November 13, 1887 - Mary Jane Kelly – Eine Biografie
Mary Jane Kelly gibt uns bis heute viele Rätsel auf. Fast alles, was wir über sie wissen, beruht auf dem, was sie ihrem Lebensgefährten Joseph Barnett über sich erzählt hatte: - Catherine Eddowes – Eine Biografie
Catherine Eddowes wurde am 14. April 1842 als sechstes von zwölf Kindern von George Eddowes und seiner Frau Catherine (geborene Evans) in der Nähe von Wolverhampton geboren. Ihr Spitzname in der Familie war von klein auf „Chick“. Später wurde sie oft Kate genannt. Als sie noch ein Kleinkind war, zog die Familie nach Bermondsey in… Read more: Catherine Eddowes – Eine Biografie - Elizabeth Stride – Eine Biografie
Elizabeth Stride wurde am 27. November 1843 als Elisabeth Gustafsdotter geboren. Sie war das zweite von vier Kindern von Gustaf Ericsson und seiner Ehefrau Beata. Die Familie lebte in Schweden auf einem Bauernhof in Torslanda, etwa 16 Kilometer von Göteborg entfernt. Mit knapp 18 Jahren fand Elisabeth eine Anstellung als Hausmädchen bei Lars Fredrik Olsson… Read more: Elizabeth Stride – Eine Biografie - Annie Chapman – Eine Biografie
Annie Chapman wurde am 8. September 1888 im Hinterhof des Hauses Hanbury Street 29 in Spitalfields ermordet aufgefunden. Sie gilt als das zweite Opfer des unbekannten Whitechapel-Mörders, der unter dem Namen “Jack the Ripper” in die Geschichte einging. - Mary Ann “Polly” Nichols – Eine Biografie
Am 31. August 1888 wurde Mary Ann “Polly” Nichols ermordet in der Buck’s Row in Whitechapel aufgefunden. Sie gilt als das erste Opfer des unbekannten Whitechapel-Mörders, der unter dem Namen „Jack the Ripper“ in die Geschichte einging. - 3 more Iron Maiden locations in London
Known to most of my readers, I offer a free self-guided Iron Maiden London Walk as part of ‘Walks Beyond Time And Place‘. However, there are (obviously) some locations had to be left out because they were to far away from the chosen route. Still, I’d like to give Maiden fans the opportunity to visit… Read more: 3 more Iron Maiden locations in London - A VANISHING WHITECHAPEL: REMNANTS OF 1888
Apart from my own new German book “Jack the Ripper – Die Whitechapel-Morde 1888: Eine Chronologie”, I have been part of a wonderful book project called “A VANISHING WHITECHAPEL: REMNANTS OF 1888 (by members of the Jack the Ripper Photography Facebook group).“ - Jack the Ripper – Die Whitechapel-Morde 1888: Eine Chronologie (2023)
von Philipp Röttgers & Dorothee Schröder »Jack the Ripper« – das Buch über die Whitechapel-Morde in deutscher Sprache! Von den London-Experten Philipp Röttgers und Dorothee Schröder Mit 118 Abbildungen von Philipp Röttgers undDorothee Schröder VÖ: 04.06.2023 Buchformat: Taschenbuch ISBN: 9783757923297 Preis: 14,99€ 248 Seiten Herausgeber: tolino media Layout/Bildbearbeitung: Katharina Röttgers LONDON BEYOND TIME AND PLACE… Read more: Jack the Ripper – Die Whitechapel-Morde 1888: Eine Chronologie (2023) - ‘A Christmas Carol’ locations and an essay in The Dickensian
In the winter 2022 edition of The Dickensian (No. 518, Vol. 118, Part 3, ISSN 0012-2440), published by The Dickens Fellowship, you can find my review of Majestica’s album A Christmas Carol (Nuclear Blast, 2020). - The ghost of Sarah Whitehead (The Black Nun)
The ‘Old Lady of Threadneedle Street’ is the nickname of the Bank of England. The current building from the 18th century appears fortress-like (which it should be as the nation’s gold reserves are kept there). Of course, this building has its fair share of hauntings, too. The most famous ghost is that of Sarah Whitehead,… Read more: The ghost of Sarah Whitehead (The Black Nun) - What is the Fourth Dimension? – The concept of the echo in Alan Moore’s ‘From Hell’
An echo, which calls through time and space and makes sure that certain actions or events repeat themselves or continue, is one of the main topics in Peter Ackroyd’s novel Hawksmoor as well as in Alan Moore’s and Eddie Campbell’s graphic novel From Hell. Both works deal with certain characters and eras of London’s history… Read more: What is the Fourth Dimension? – The concept of the echo in Alan Moore’s ‘From Hell’ - The ghost of St Botolph Without Bishopsgate
The church of St Botolph Without Bishopsgate lies on the Eastern fringe of the old City, the square mile, between the towering office blocks of London’s wealthy financial institutions. The nearest station is Liverpool Street Station and you can reach the church by leaving the station via the Bishopsgate exit and turning right. Walk down… Read more: The ghost of St Botolph Without Bishopsgate - 2 Scary Stories from The Tower of London
The Tower of London is one of the most haunted places in Britain. Its grey walls have witnessed a long history of grim and horrifying events since it was constructed by William the Conqueror in 1078. Besides being a Royal Palace for hundreds of years, it is more famous for being a place of sinister… Read more: 2 Scary Stories from The Tower of London - London: A Legacy – An Iron Maiden London Walking Tour
An Iron Maiden Walking Tour through London sounds not difficult at first. The city has been one of the most important settings in the band’s history. This walk was written as a result of an exchanging of articles with the brilliant Katharina Hagen, who wrote a guest article about Iron Maiden as ambassadors of English… Read more: London: A Legacy – An Iron Maiden London Walking Tour - Iron Maiden, Ambassadors of English Culture, or How to Let London Travel Beyond Time and Place
Hagen, Katharina. Guest Article “London Beyond Time and Place.” - Review: Minimum Labyrinth – Bluebird
“Bluebird” is a new, original, full cast mystery/thriller audio drama series by London-based Minimum Labyrinth, the creative partnership of Robert Kingham and Rich Cochrane. - Ghosts of the East End: Jack the Ripper and his victims
London has many ghosts. Just like any other area, the East End of London is full of tales and legends of apparitions and spectres. Today we are going to look at several of these stories that are connected to the notorious Jack the Ripper and his victims. The Ripper murders occurred in Whitechapel and Spitalfields… Read more: Ghosts of the East End: Jack the Ripper and his victims - Review: Swallows – In the Shadow of the Seven Stars (Music album)
Frances Coles was murdered in the early morning hours of Friday, February 13, 1891, under a railway arch at Swallow Gardens near the Whitechapel District of London. A witness standing outside the nearby Crown and Seven Stars Pub looked on in horror as he watched the scene unfold. He wanted to rush to the poor… Read more: Review: Swallows – In the Shadow of the Seven Stars (Music album) - Review: MAJESTICA – A Christmas Carol (Music album)
On December 4th, 2020, the power metal band Majestica released their Christmas album “A Christmas Carol” on the label Nuclear Blast Records. The nine songs are a musical version of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol”. The four members of the band are Tommy Johansson on guitar and vocals, Alex Oriz on guitar, Chris David on… Read more: Review: MAJESTICA – A Christmas Carol (Music album) - Review: Magoria – JtR1888 (Music album)
Mark Bogert is guitarist with the Dutch prog band Knight Area. He is also a solo artist and performs as acoustic duo Un-Plugged with his fiancée, the singer Nadine Pruim (who also sings on this album). His latest project was released under the name “Magoria“. Called “JtR1888”, it is a rock opera about Jack the… Read more: Review: Magoria – JtR1888 (Music album) - Curious World – Documentary about “The Ratcliffe Highway Murders”
Last year I stumbled across the YouTube channel of Curious World on a return trip from London. Then we have started working together – I provided Curious World with ideas and facts about the Ratcliffe Highway murders and the result is a three-part documentary about this exciting criminal case. The documentary chronicles the horrific events… Read more: Curious World – Documentary about “The Ratcliffe Highway Murders” - Guest blog for “Jack the Ripper tour”: A look at the connection between the Whitechapel Murders And the TV Series “Whitechapel”
It’s an honour to be featured as a guest author on Richard Jones’ website. Richard is a bestselling author and a tour guide of Jack The Ripper Tour and London Discovery Tours. - William Terriss – The ghost of a murdered actor
William Terriss (1847 – 1897) was the hero of the Adelphi melodramas. He was murdered outside the theatre in Maiden Lane on 16 December 1897. His ghost is said to haunt Covent Garden station. - 50 Berkeley Square – The most haunted house in London
Many spectacular spirits are said to haunt 50 Berkeley Square, the “most haunted house in London”: According to legend, the house is so charged with psychic tension, you only need to touch the exterior brickwork in order to receive a tingling sensation that sends shivers down your spine. - London: The Hardy Tree in the churchyard of St Pancras Old Church
Before Thomas Hardy became a novelist, he supervised the removal of the graveyard St Pancras Old Church in 1865, when the railway lines of St Pancras Station were laid through the site. The tombstones were placed against a great tree. Over the years its roots curled among them, they embraced them. It looks as if… Read more: London: The Hardy Tree in the churchyard of St Pancras Old Church - Cleopatra’s Needle – London’s true obelisk
Cleopatra’s Needle is situated on the Westminster side of the Thames, near Victoria Embankment, across from Lambeth. There were plans to place it right outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, but the location had been rejected. Now Cleopatra’s Needle stands beside the Thames and just like the river, is a solid and fixed part… Read more: Cleopatra’s Needle – London’s true obelisk - Review: Steven E Blomer – Inside Bucks Row – Mary Ann Nichols: An Anatomy of Murder (The Whitechapel Murders Project: Book 1)
“Inside Bucks Row” is the first of a number of planned volumes on the Whitechapel Murders by author Steve Blomer. It deals with the first of the Jack the Ripper murders, that of Mary Ann “Polly” Nichols in Buck’s Row on 31 August 1888. In his book, Blomer examines all the details surrounding the murder… Read more: Review: Steven E Blomer – Inside Bucks Row – Mary Ann Nichols: An Anatomy of Murder (The Whitechapel Murders Project: Book 1) - Sherlock: The London filming locations of series one
The world’s most famous detective Sherlock Holmes was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887. Holmes and his companion Dr John Watson have become iconic characters. The most recent fame came with the BBC series Sherlock, in which Holmes and Watson investigate in modern day London. The series was created by Steven Moffat and… Read more: Sherlock: The London filming locations of series one - Review: David Charnick – Death and the City
“Death and the City” is a collection of twelve short stories by David Charnick. Each of them deals with the topic of death – well, more with the connection of death and life in London. Or rather: With the ever-existing presence of death and the dead in London. - Shakespeare and Game Of Thrones – Cymbeline and A Song of Ice and Fire
In an online forum a member going by the nickname ‘AlbertTheSamurai’ asks the online community if they agree that “Game of Thrones is greatly inspired by Shakespeare”. He wonders whether George R. R. Martin coincedentally made many of his characters like those found in Shakespeare plays (especially the Othello, Macbeth and Hamlet plays) or whether… Read more: Shakespeare and Game Of Thrones – Cymbeline and A Song of Ice and Fire - The Playwright and the Killer: The Connection between the Jack the Ripper Murders and Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray”
Appeared originally in Ripperologist no. 144/June 2015 Additional bonus material to chapter 3.2 of my book London and its genius loci – a journey beyond time and place In a post in the Jack the Ripper Casebook forum dated 18 February 2008 someone going by the username Serena stated that she had heard ‘that there… Read more: The Playwright and the Killer: The Connection between the Jack the Ripper Murders and Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray” - London and its genius loci – a journey beyond time and place (2019)
Philipp Röttgers, M.A., born in 1989, feels deeply connected to London, more than to any other place in the world. He is an expert in the capital’s (and Britain’s) literature and culture (he studied English literature and culture accordingly). Röttgers is also a “Ripperologist” (and was already featured in the magazine of the same name).… Read more: London and its genius loci – a journey beyond time and place (2019)
About Philipp Röttgers
Philipp Röttgers (M. A.), born in 1989, is a writer, musician and music journalist. He is drummer for PARIAHLORD. His first book “Two eras of Genesis?” was published in 2015. His second book “London and its genius loci – a journey beyond time and place” was published in 2019.
For Philipp, London is not just some city. London is a setting in various films, novels and poems. Not only that, it is a character which defines the works in which it appears.
Philipp wants to share the fascination and connection that he feels for the city. In fact, he had felt the fascination even before he was there for the first time. So being an experienced London traveller and writer, he defined his very own London. And he wants everyone of his guests to feel the same. If you experience this great city by walking and through literature, it opens up for you and allows you to write your own story.