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Jack The Ripper

October 23rd, 2012

Jack The Ripper is one of the world’s most well-known, yet mysterious serial killers with a name that speaks for itself!

The Ripper, who was linked to a chain of murders targeting female prostitutes in the Whitechapel district of London in 1888, often repeated the same mutilation to each victim. The five known victims are Mary Anne Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes and Mary Jane Kelly.

The gruesome attacker removed the internal organs from at least three of the victims, so precisely that some people believed the killer was a Surgeon, or at least was familiar with the skills of autopsy.

He/She (as the gender of the killer is unknown) in fact named themself in a letter written to the media at that time, although many people considered this to be a hoax. In one of the letters, it included half a preserved kidney, which is one of the main reasons the serial killer was named ‘Jack The Ripper’.

The exact number of murders committed by the serial killer is still unknown. Largely due to lack of forensic facilities and knowledge back in the 19th century. Initially the Police conducted house-to-house enquiries throughout the area of the murders, and examined forensic material from the murder scenes. Shockingly over 2000 people were interviewed, of which more than 300 were personally investigated, and 80 were detained! Frustratingly none of this lead them to the killer. There are now over 100 theories about the Ripper case and the identity of this historical murderer still remain a mystery today!

In February of this year a ‘Jack The Ripper’ inspired pendant was included in our Spring collection, adapting the daunting and morbid tale, to create a Memorial piece to Whitechapel’s luckless victims. The ‘Jacks Tally’ pendant [P632] ‘features the bloodies knife purported to be the villain’s, and street signs of the five crime scenes with red crystal blood drops and Swarovski mourning stone…’

Order yours in time for Halloween by visiting our approved Dealers page at www.alchemyengland.com/buy

Only 2 weeks to Halloween…What are your plans?

October 17th, 2012

When it comes to haunted houses and ghostly gatherings, there are many popular venues to choose from around the UK. Here are a couple to get you in the mood for Halloween!

In London’s East End, The Ten Bells Pub is said to be haunted not only by the ghost of murdered Victorian man. It’s also linked to serial killer Jack The Ripper as it was the drinking hole of his very last victim Mary Kelly.

 

A little further north, Oxford Castle is considered to be one of the most haunted buildings in the country. It’s been associated with ghosts and poltergeists and even served as a prison for just over 900 years! But one of the most famous tales revolves around the curse of 1577, where hundreds of people mysteriously died within the space of a few weeks.

 

Whether you’re planning a spooky sojourn this Halloween or just staying in to watch scary movies, Alchemy has a great range of products to get you in the mood. Why not complement your Dark Gothic outfit with our coffin shaped ‘Bone Casket’ leather handbag [LG36]. Or for something a little more subtle wear our chic ‘Deception’ pendant [P645] ; a fanged skull mask enhanced by red and blue enamel and Swarovski crystals. We all hope you have a spooktacular Halloween!

You can order yours online, and many other Halloween styled Alchemy Pieces by clicking the link to our Approved Alchemy Dealers: www.alchemyengland.com/buy