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One of Crippen's business interests which had an Advertising Card featuring Crippen and his wife, posing as Belle Elmore. See here.
A London bank where Belle Elmore also had an account although the details are not known. Although affected by the Banking Crisis, it survived and, later, it was able to pay a decent Dividend to its Depositors.
The Crippens had £600 on deposit at the Bank's Branch in Bedford Street, Strand when it 'suspended payments' on 18th October 1910, creating a Banking Crisis. (So, what's new?)
It was unable to pay any Dividend.
The Criminal Investigation Department of the Metropolitan Police (qv)
A French port on the English Channel that was very popular with British holiday makers in Edwardian times and one of its attractions was its Casino - when casinos were illegal in Britain.
Crippen and Le Neve spent their Easter Break there in 1910.
Some Postcards from Dieppe (none sent by Crippen or Ethel).
One of Crippen's business interests
The poison that Crippen used to kill his wife.
The Chemists at 105 New Oxford Street where Crippen obtained his supplies, including the 5 grains of Hyoscine that he used to kill his wife.
http://www.met.police.uk/history/
And, as you would expect, the case of Dr Crippen is featured:
One of Crippen's business interests
An association of Music Hall performers that agitated for better pay and conditions for its members. Belle Elmore was its Honorary Treasurer and her sudden disappearance, without even saying 'Goodbye', alerted its members, particularly after Crippen had announced her death. Guild members were instrumental in making further enquiries and, finally, reporting their concerns to the Police.
They also arranged the funeral of Belle Elmore's few remains.
Like Crippen, they had an office in Albion House.
Crippen's ultimate place of abode before meeting the Hangman on the 23rd November 1910. His remains are buried there.
Crippen wrote several letters to Le Neve from Pentonville which have been published and throw further light on their relationship. He often referred to her as 'Wifie'.
See: Metropolitan Police
The vessel that Crippen and Le Neve boarded at Antwerp, destination Quebec.
The fugitives, travelling as father and son, soon attracted the Captain's attention who telegraphed his suspicions to his Head Office and this led to their capture.
One of Crippen's business interests