The Ratcliffe Highway

The Highway, formerly known as the Ratcliffe Highway, is a road in London’s East End, and dates back to Roman times. The road runs east from the City of London, and in 1811 was the site of the Ratcliffe Highway Murders. Related BRANCH Article: Heidi Kaufman, “1800-1900: Inside and Outside the Nineteenth-Century East End”

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.509518300000
Longitude: -0.053046400000

Timeline of Events Associated with The Ratcliffe Highway

Date Event Manage
Dec 1811

Ratcliffe Highway Murders

In December 1811, the Ratcliffe Highway Murders occurred and John Williams, the suspected murderer, was executed.

Related Articles

Heidi Kaufman, “1800-1900: Inside and Outside the Nineteenth-Century East End”