Unsolved Collection

The Eastcastle Street Robbery, 1952
A page from the Illustrated London News, detailing the Eastcastle Street Robbery of 1952, when a Post Office van was hijacked and its contents, 200, 000 in soiled notes, were stolen

The Queens House Ghost on the Tulip Staircase. In 1966, a retired Canadian Reverend and his wife visited the Queens House, Greenwich, London

Ghost on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House
Figure photographed on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House, though photographer saw nothing; during normal opening hours of the Museum - (a digitally restored version of image 10003710)

Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles II as an Observatory
541715 Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles II as an Observatory

Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles II as an Observatory. At this date the problem of finding longitude at sea was unsolved

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Unsolved mysteries that continue to haunt our history. From the Eastcastle Street Robbery in 1952 to the Queens House Ghost on the Tulip Staircase in 1966, these enigmatic events have left us with more questions than answers. One of the most infamous cases that still baffles investigators is that of Jack the Ripper. The chilling illustrations from the Police News depict his victims and crime scenes, reminding us of a time when fear gripped London's streets. Annie Chapman, brutally murdered in Hanbury Street; Marie Jeanette Kelly, tragically slain in Millers Court; Elizabeth Stride, whose lifeless body was discovered in Berner Street - their deaths remain unsolved puzzles. The identity of Jack the Ripper has eluded detectives for over a century. Was it Sir William Gull, as depicted in Vanity Fair cartoon? Or perhaps it was someone else entirely? Even Sir Charles Warren himself examined every clue meticulously but could not decipher this cryptic case. In response to these heinous crimes, Whitechapel vigilantes took matters into their own hands by seizing a suspect they believed to be the notorious killer. But justice remained elusive as doubts lingered and darkness continued its reign. As we delve deeper into this dark chapter of history, haunting images emerge: PC Watkins desperately calling for assistance in Mitre Square on that fateful night; contemporary engravings depicting Mary Nicholls' lifeless body and her subsequent inquest held at Bucks Row - each piece adding another layer to this perplexing puzzle. These unsolved mysteries serve as reminders of our human fascination with the unknown. They challenge us to question what lies beneath the surface and push boundaries until we uncover truth or find closure. Until then, these captivating tales will forever captivate our imagination and leave us pondering. . Who or what remains hidden within these shadows?