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Ripperologist No. 86: December 2007


Features


Another Dozen Down
Editorial by Don Souden

The Eloquence of Stone: A Long Look at Christ Church
By Eduardo Zinna

City of Dreadful Night?
An atmospheric photo essay by John Bennett taking us to the darker side of London

It was Christmas Day in the Workhouse
A look at the traditional Victorian Christmas
By Jane Coram

The Albermarle Manor Mystery
A Christmas Conundrum for Sherlock Holmes
By Don Souden


Regulars


Press Trawl
Chris Scott returns with more from the news from the 19th century

News and Views

I Beg to Report
From FBI profilers to the latest blogs – you’ll find it here

Dear Rip
R. J. Palmer and Amanda Howard exchange thoughts on whether Jack was a sexual serial killer