The Times Newspapers | Whitechapel Murders (Jack The Ripper)

Item Description

Six 19th-century editions of The Times newspaper with articles relating to the Whitechapel Murders (Jack the Ripper). Including letters of criticism of the police, the post-mortem of victims, the public enquiry, possible suspects and other possible victims.

Available at our next Antiques & Interiors Sale, this set of six original copies of The Times newspaper dates from the period of the notorious Whitechapel Murders in 19th-century London. Reporting on the crimes attributed to the still-unidentified figure known as Jack the Ripper, these newspapers capture the fear, speculation and public reaction as events unfolded in real time. They offer a compelling contemporary perspective on one of the most infamous and enduring mysteries in British criminal history. Should you want to own this piece of history, be sure to bid on Lot 124 on Wednesday, 14th January.

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