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During the [[Victorian era]], being a prostitute was a sordid and dangerous undertaking, which only the most destitute of women turned to for survival. | During the [[Victorian era]], being a [[Courtesan|prostitute]] was a sordid and dangerous undertaking, which only the most destitute of women turned to for survival. | ||
They walked the worst-lit streets in [[London]] at night, often alone, in places where the [[Metropolitan Police Service|police]] would never venture unless they were 3 to 4-men strong. | They walked the worst-lit streets in [[London]] at night, often alone, in places where the [[Metropolitan Police Service|police]] would never venture unless they were 3 to 4-men strong. | ||
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Between 31st August and 9th November 1888, the brutal murders of five prostitutes were attributed to the one killer -- [[Jack the Ripper]]. | Between 31st August and 9th November 1888, the brutal murders of five prostitutes were attributed to the one killer -- [[Jack the Ripper]]. | ||
Rapidly, gangs and procurers took advantage of the Ripper's Terror... The Unfortunates had no choice but to ply their trade, under duress, and give up their hard-earned coin in exchange for "protection". Now, they had not only the Ripper to fear, but their new "employers" as well. | Rapidly, gangs and procurers took advantage of the Ripper's [[Reign of Terror|Terror]]... The Unfortunates had no choice but to ply their trade, under duress, and give up their hard-earned coin in exchange for "protection". Now, they had not only the Ripper to fear, but their new "employers" as well. | ||
It was high-time someone stood up for the prostitutes, and helped them retake control of their lives. | It was high-time someone stood up for the prostitutes, and helped them retake control of their lives. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:06, 19 June 2020
During the Victorian era, being a prostitute was a sordid and dangerous undertaking, which only the most destitute of women turned to for survival.
They walked the worst-lit streets in London at night, often alone, in places where the police would never venture unless they were 3 to 4-men strong.
Between 31st August and 9th November 1888, the brutal murders of five prostitutes were attributed to the one killer -- Jack the Ripper.
Rapidly, gangs and procurers took advantage of the Ripper's Terror... The Unfortunates had no choice but to ply their trade, under duress, and give up their hard-earned coin in exchange for "protection". Now, they had not only the Ripper to fear, but their new "employers" as well.
It was high-time someone stood up for the prostitutes, and helped them retake control of their lives.