Old_bones

Hmm ... a lot of Ackroyd's 'history' seems to be suspect, or pure fabrication at the very least. My partner recommended 'London', I put it down after three pages after reading about a Neolithic Age 'alcohol cult' - absolute nonsense, anyone who can read a webpage knows that there was a possible alcohol cult in the Bronze Age with the Beakers. I couldn't bring myself to read on, as I was unsure what was true so it seemed like a waste of time. I thought I'd have a go at his fiction instead. He does seem to be a very good story teller, but sketchy with the facts, which is disappointing! More great links - thanks!

Thanks everyone, you've given me some really interesting new starting points to look at too - I'll go and have a look at the blue plaques! The prison article looks great - thanks for the link ianr. It does annoy me when authors don't provide notes on which details and historically accurate and which are added for a story purposes - a tad pedantic maybe, but I do love a historical novel! Thanks everyone.

Hi everyone, I've just finished Peter Ackroyd's 'Dan Leno and the Limehouse Golem'. Camberwell Prison is mentioned a few times, and I'm fascinated! I can't seem to find any info online, I was wondering if anyone knew where it actually was?

Fantastic review! I've just ordered mine after years of looking at them. Somehow up until a month ago I thought they were inserted the other way round, so was always put off by them being a bit 'pointy' - horrific! Fingers (and legs) crossed!