The Ratcliff Highway murders were two attacks on two separate families – the Marr and Williamson families – that resulted in seven fatalities. The two attacks occurred twelve days apart in December 18
Newspaper sketch of the Marr mercer shop and residence
Contemporary newspaper illustration of the pen maul used in the first murders, showing the initials "IP" or "JP"
Reward notice for £50 for information regarding the Marr murders. James Gowan, Marr's apprentice, is misidentified as "Biggs".
The Marr funeral procession on Sunday, 15 December 1811
Wapping is an area in the borough of Tower Hamlets in London, England. It is in East London and part of the East End. Wapping is on the north bank of the River Thames, and was at one time a district w
Ratcliff Highway murders
…resulted in seven fatalities. The two attacks occurred twelve days apart in December 1811, in homes located half a mile apart near the East End area of Wapping, London, England, United Kingdom. The main suspect in the slayings, John Williams, killed himself before he could be put on trial. The first attack…
Heinkel He 111 bomber over the Surrey docks and Wapping in the East End of London on 7 September 1940
Wapping, looking north. From left on the Thames are the police boat yard, the Marine Policing Unit (cyan roof) and Wapping Pier. Wapping Gardens are centre-left by the John Orwell Sports Centre. Trees lining Wapping Ornamental Canal lead from left towards the old Tobacco Dock and Wapping Woods. Shadwell Basin is at right.