Presented by: Edward Stow and Tommy Walsh

Venue: The Aldgate Exchange Public House

Date & Time: Saturday June 1st 2013 - 7.30 pm

This presentation is open to non-members of the Whitechapel Society for an entry fee of £5.00 payable at the event (Details available on 078 2353 0451)

THE WHITECHAPEL SOCIETY MEETING

APRIL 6th 2013

AT THE ALDGATE EXCHANGE PUB

133 Whitechapel High St, London E1 7PT

Doors open at 7.00pm
Members free entry – Non members £5.00 on the door

1888 - London Murders in the Year of the Ripper

Presented by Peter Stubley

In 1888 Jack the Ripper made headlines with a series of horrific murders that remain unsolved to this day. But most killers are not shadowy figures stalking the streets with a lust for blood, many are ordinary citizens driven to the ultimate crime by circumstance, a fit of anger or a desire for revenge. Their crimes, overshadowed by the few sensational cases, are ignored, forgotten or written off. 1888: London Murders in the Year of the Ripper examines all the known murders of this notorious year in London’s history, helping to build a picture of society and bringing to light the many forgotten murders that were overshadowed by The Ripper’s killing spree. (Peter will also be signing his book '1888 - London Murders in the Year of the Ripper' at this meeting)

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

As this meeting is also our Xmas Bash, the second half of this event will feature the wonderful vocal talents of Lindsay Siviter. As in past years, we encourage you to dress in your best Victorian togs!

Meetings free to members of the Whitechapel Society

Non members will be charged £5.00 on the door

The Red Barn Murder

Presented by Sue Parry

We are delighted to welcome Whitechapel Society committee member Sue Parry who will be giving a talk on the Polstead murder of Maria Marten in 1827. Sue will tell us about the research that she has done and why this particular murder interests her so much. The story has all the vital ingredients of sex, death, disguise and psychic powers and the talk will be well illustrated with images both past and present.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

Also at this meeting, The Whitechapel Society will be honouring Stewart P. Evans & Don Rumbelow with a Lifetime Achievement Award ‘In Recognition of their Outstanding Contribution to the Study of Ripperology.’ Stuart and Don are truly two of the most respected Jack the Ripper authors and this is a fantastic opportunity to meet them both.