Murder Houses of London, by Jan Bondeson
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In that stately Fitzrovia house, the butler was murdered by a disgruntled pantry boy; in that one, a king's housekeeper lost her life. In that Kensington flat, a demented playboy murdered a prostitute for kicks; in that Gloucester Road basement, 'Acid Bath' Haigh was busy digesting the bodies of his victims. In those two elegant Chelsea houses, located in peaceful garden squares, a clergyman and his housekeeper were brutally done to death in 1870. In that peaceful little house, not far from Camden Road Station, a woman murdered her rival, dismembered the body, and disposed of it using an old-fashioned perambulator. In that peaceful pub near the Thames, the landlady was murdered in 1920, and the killer was never found. In one Islington house, George Joseph Smith disposed of one of his 'Brides in the Bath'; in another, Annie Walters, the notorious baby farmer, was plying her deadly trade; in a third, a brilliant playwright was brutally murdered by his homosexual lover.This book deals with central London's architecture of capital crime: houses inside which celebrated murders have been committed. Pursue Lord Lucan as he escapes from his elegant Belgravia house, leaving the dead nanny in the basement; prowl the Soho streets once haunted by an elusive serial killer; and follow in the murderous footsteps of the Blackout Ripper and the serial killer Patrick Mackay. And read about London's many forgotten murders, where only the murder houses remain to tell a tale.
Murder Houses of London, by Jan Bondeson- Amazon Sales Rank: #2539531 in Books
- Published on: 2015-10-19
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 7.70" h x 1.30" w x 4.90" l, .90 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 496 pages
Review Jan Bondeson delves into the clandestine corners of city life to reveal stories that would probably have preferred to have been left undiscovered. You'll never look at the closed doors of London the same way again. A catalogue of crime covering more than two centuries, Murder Houses of London combines relentless research with splendid story-telling to produce a book of unrivalled interestingness.'--JAMES HARKIN, Head Researcher at QIA gripping tour of London's bloodiest buildings, the particulars of which have been meticulously researched and entertainingly presented.'--ADAM WOOD, Editor of RipperologistJan Bondeson conducts us on a masterly mystery tour of London's 'black plaque' houses, where murder has left a bloodstained visiting card... Wherever Mr Bondeson shines his torch into dark places, he sheds new light with the application of his powerful logic.'--RICHARD WHITTINGTON-EGAN, author of Jack the Ripper: The Definitive CasebookI cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is a definite must-have.'--STEWART P. EVANS, author of The Ultimate Jack the Ripper SourcebookJan Bondeson can be guaranteed to tell bizarre and quirky real-life tales and to find stories that were thought to be unfindable.'--PAUL BEGG, Editor of Ripperologist'This magnificent volume is a treasure-house of information''I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is a definite must-have.'--Stewart P. Evans, author of The Ultimate Jack the Ripper Sourcebook
About the Author Jan Bondeson is a senior lecturer at Cardiff University. He lived in London for many years, and has spent decades studying the criminal history of the Metropolis. His many critically acclaimed books include Queen Victoria's Stalker, Amazing Dogs, Animal Freaks, Freaks: The Pig-Faced Lady of Manchester Square & Other Medical Marvels, Cabinet of Medical Curiosities, The London Monster ('Gripping' THE GUARDIAN) and the best-selling Buried Alive: The Terrifying History of Our Most Primal Fear ('A little masterpiece of social history' MAIL ON SUNDAY). He lives in Newport in Wales.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Design your own London Murder House Tour By Lisa Ahlstedt As a frequent visitor to London, I'm always drawn to places that are somewhat off the beaten tourist track. Since London has long been a destination for many people from all walks of life, inevitably there have been some gruesome and shocking crimes that have taken place there. Author Jan Bondeson takes a look at the places that have been the scenes of murders most foul in the capital city over the past 200 or so years. Interestingly, in this book, he concentrates of places that the, ahem, student of crime can still visit. He's put in a great deal of detective work to find the locations of crimes where streets have been renamed, houses renumbered, and various building projects have rendered the locations all but unrecognizable. Still, if you want to see where John George Haigh dissolved his victims in acid, or where George Joseph Smith dispatched some of his "brides in the bath," this is an indispensable guide!The book is divided into sections based on areas of London: Westminster, Kensington, Islington, Chelsea and Fulham, etc. and then arranged chronologically. Many famous cases are covered, as well as ones that I'd never heard of before. While many of the crimes were "solved" (well, someone was arrested, tried and frequently hanged although their guilt may be in question), there are also many cases that remain unsolved to this day. I was especially intrigued to learn that the street where I stay on my visits to London, Cartwright Gardens, was the site of two unsolved murders in the 1800s. The houses are long since gone, so one can hope that the ghosts of the victims have also departed the area!The book contained a great deal of historical information and many cases that are probably not well-known among the general public. There are many illustrations scattered throughout the book, both black and white pages (mostly from the Illustrated Police News), black and white contemporary photographs, and color pages of what the notorious houses look like today (which I'm sure the current owners greatly appreciate!).The only slight quibble I have with the book is the tendency for some repetitive language. The phrase "things weren't looking too good for" defendants in murder trials is used multiple times, as is the habit of calling suspects a "cove." Still, if you are discussing murders, suspects and trials, I guess there are only so many ways to say the same thing.I think anyone with an interest in London history or true crime would enjoy this book. I especially enjoyed the many illustrations from the sadly defunct Illustrated Police News, particularly the startled expressions and wild gestures of those who found the murder victims. If you've already visited London and been on one of the many Jack the Ripper or ghosts tours, this book provides ample information for you to design your own "murder house tour" on your next visit!
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