THE DEMON BARBER OF GEORGE STREET DID JACK THE RIPPER LIVE IN HASTINGS? By Helena Wojtczak In 1888 a serial killer called Jack the Ripper terrorised the streets of London’s East End. He was never caught and his identity remains a mystery to this day. More than 170 names have been put forward as possible … Continue reading Hastings Ripper
Category: Book Review
Rye’s Own approaches Book Review as a living magazine subject, bringing together news, personalities, photographs and stories from across the archive. Articles including “Hastings Ripper”, “Notable Sussex Women”, and “One Thing and Another” give a flavour of the people, places and moments collected here. It is designed for browsing: one familiar name or remembered incident often opens the door to another.
One Thing and Another
All who live close to the sea will be enthralled by One thing and another By An English coastal town can sometimes feel like the end of the line but despite its grand Victorian buildings almost crumbling into the sea, Hastings is quirky, bohemian … Continue reading One Thing and Another
Notable Sussex Women
By Helena Wojtczak Local historian- Helena Wojtczak has released a new book this week. Notable Sussex Women is a richly illustrated collection of 580 short biographies of outstanding, eminent, eccentric, famous or rebellious women who were born, lived or died in Sussex. The book is in stock at Spike’s Cafe and Jacobin in Norman Road, … Continue reading Notable Sussex Women