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An remarkable untold story of Dorset Street in Spitalfields, the worst street in London, from its 17th Century beginnings through its descent into vice and violence with
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56 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book will appeal to historians and Ripperologists alike, it is choc-full of interesting facts about the Spitafields area from its earliest days and sheds new light on some of the most notorious individuals to emerge from its streets. The author has adopted a compelling story-telling style which makes the book a real page-turner and not at all text-bookish. If you are interested in Jack The Ripper or the origins of the East End gangs then this is a must for your collection.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
No, it's not about the traffic around Victoria Station.
This is an excellent approach to exploring the colourful history of a single area of London. In a city where every cobblestone and brick has a tale to tell, THE WORST STREET IN LONDON does a ripping job (sorry, Jack) of detailing the sordid and informative legacy of what would otherwise be considered an "ordinary" street. Anything but! The only thing I missed was perhaps a few more maps or illustrations of the area then... and then... and then... and now.
This is an excellent approach to exploring the colourful history of a single area of London. In a city where every cobblestone and brick has a tale to tell, THE WORST STREET IN LONDON does a ripping job (sorry, Jack) of detailing the sordid and informative legacy of what would otherwise be considered an "ordinary" street. Anything but! The only thing I missed was perhaps a few more maps or illustrations of the area then... and then... and then... and now.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Fiona Rule's detailed account of Dorset the street from it beginning to late 1950 is a masterpiece of not just academic research but entertaining accounts the people living there. Dorset street was made famous, or should that be infamous, as it was site of Jack the Ripper's most gory murder of Mary Kelly. I brought the book to use to research my historical novels that are set in Victorian East London and found myself drawn in by the real-life stories and characters. I would not hesitate in recommending this book to anyone who is has an interest in the East End of London and Whitechapel in particular.
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The Worst Street in London
This book is reasonably entertaining, but any pleasure is intermittently ruined by the author's frightfully mediocre command of written English! Read more
Published 4 months ago by MalcolmN
Good general history
'Worst Street in London' didn't really cut deeply below the surface but as a general introductory text to the history of a colourful yet depserate part of London it served its... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Tallburt
Not just Ripper territory
This is an absolutely fascinating read, detailing the history of Dorset Street, and the surrounding Spitalfields area. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Icy Sedgwick
Would recommend this book to anyone !
I couldn't put this book down once I started reading it.
It is brilliantly written, incredibly well researched (though I'd have liked to have seen more photographs). Read more
It is brilliantly written, incredibly well researched (though I'd have liked to have seen more photographs). Read more
Published 16 months ago by T. Guise
excellent east end history. not a ripper book per se.
I am not sure why so many previous reviews mention Jack the Ripper. They could put people, who have no interest in the Whitechaper murders, off reading this fine book. Read more
Published 24 months ago by P.Rock
The Worst Sreet in London
I love London. I love books about London. I love History. So what's to complain- this one has it all. Read more
Published on 10 April 2010 by R. Sara Mairi
Great Book
As a reader of many history books this is a great book . Not to heavy going , easy to read but full of historical facts.
Published on 12 Sep 2009 by S. Wilson
A beautifully, informative written book
I was very impressed with this book and have recommended it to many of my friends and family. No, I'm not going to loan my copy because I want to read it again. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2009 by Bryan
So so book about Spitalfields
This book is about Spitalfields with a focus on Dorset Street rather than being about Dorset Street per se. Read more
Published on 19 July 2009 by shinglma
Very entertaining
I read this book cover to cover over a few days. The style is easy to read whilst being informative about this fascinating area of London. Read more
Published on 12 July 2009 by Old Blue Eyes
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