A world premiere in Hornchurch as Killing Jack takes the stage, reclaiming the stories of the five women whose lives have been overshadowed by their deaths in the autumn of 1888. Content warning: contains references to (sexual) violence, death and grief. Killing Jack Whitechapel, 1888. Five murders take place from September to November. All women, […]
Join me on a second arboreal walk through London, taking inspiration from Paul Wood’s 2020 book. This time we explore some of my old haunts, from Wapping to Canary Wharf via Limehouse. A Second Tree Walk Through London The thing about London is that you get busy. There is a lot to do! Theatre, museums […]
An illustrated walk from Aldgate East to Stepney Green, focusing on Jewish history. This is a continuation of our earlier walk which explored Spitalfields and Brick Lane. Picking Up Where We Left Off If you want to refresh yourself on Part I of our Jewish history walk in the East End, you can find it […]
An illustrated walk through Tower Hamlets from Tower Hill to West India Docks, taking in sites important to the history of black people in this area. There is a lot to learn, but for the most part this important history remains frustratingly anonymous. Exploring the Black History of Tower Hamlets After a lot of general […]