Author: Neil K. MacMillan
Saturday, 17 August 2002 - 09:55 pm |        |
| Are there maps extant for the Whitechapel area during 1888? I know the area has changed considerably with the two world wars and with urban renewal projects over the years. I am looking for the map to give footing as it were to a novel I'm working on, Kindest regards, Neil |
Author: stephen miller
Sunday, 18 August 2002 - 12:40 am | |
Hi Neil you can get them from
Alan Godfrey Maps
The Off Quay Building
Foundry Lane
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 1LH
I am not sure if they have a website
But I would suggest ordering
Aldgate 1873-1894
Bank & The City 1873
Whitechapel, Spitalfields & The Bank 1894
all the best steve |
Author: Jack Traisson
Sunday, 18 August 2002 - 05:12 am | |
http://www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk/
Cheers,
John |
Author: Vicki
Sunday, 29 September 2002 - 02:20 pm | |
My question is about maps of 1888. Does anyone know how available maps were to the public? Were they sold in local stores or public offices?
I ask because on some of the map threads, geometric figures, etc. are found in the connection of the murder sites.
Vicki |
Author: Ivor Edwards
Sunday, 29 September 2002 - 09:27 pm | |
Vicki,
Ordnance Survey at Southampton informed me that their maps were available to the public in 1888 but they were not cheap by standards of the day. They did inform me of the price but alas I have forgotten the exact sum. It may have been about two shillings and sixpence or slightly more. Professional people rather than working class folk would have bothered buying them because of the price.You can always give OS at Southampton a ring they are most helpful. |
Author: Vicki
Monday, 30 September 2002 - 10:36 pm | |
Thank you Ivor,
I feel it is very possible that the Ripper could have walked his victims just where he wanted them, if he wanted to connect dots on a map for whatever reason.
Vicki |
