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Portrait of Ethel Le Neve

Ethel Le Neve, Dr Crippen's mistress. Dr Crippen, an American citizen, lived at 39 Hilldrop Cresent, Camden, London. He was accused of murdering his wife when she disappeared under suspicious circumstances. Crippen had told friends that his wife, Belle Elmore had died due to illness, but when first questioned by police he told them she had eloped with a lover. The police returned to Hilldrop Cresent to question Crippen a second time only to discover that he and his mistress, Miss Le Neve had disappeared. Detectives searched around the house and uncovered a headless body in the cellar. A warrant was released for Dr Crippen's arrest. The captain of the ship, the Montrose, on which Crippen was travelling in disguise, suspected him and his fellow passenger, Le Neve (dressed as a boy). The captain sent a wireless message to Scotland Yard, telling of his suspicions. The ship was greeted by the police and Dr Crippen and Miss Le Neve were arrested. Crippen was tried for murder and sentenced to death, whilst Miss Le Neve was acquitted and moved to America under a different name

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

Rescue of McClure during Arctic expedition

Rescue of Robert McClure during his unsuccessful Arctic expedition to discover the fate of the Franklin expedition of 1845. McClure and his crew were locked in by pack ice aboard the HMS Investigator, when they were rescued by men from HMS Resolute. Seen here is Lieutenant Pim from the Resolute, meeting McClure and his first lieutenant. Date: early 1850s

© The Sharp Illustration Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library

Oh, Carnarvon! by George Studdy

Oh, Carnarvon! Bonzo discovers a treasure trove of Egyptian mummified cats. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo, a small dog with saucer-like eyes and indiscriminate breeding who first appeared in the Sketch in 1922. The Bonzo craze swept the world resulting in postcards, annuals, toys and other merchandise. Credit should read: Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./ILN/Mary Evans
1923

© Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./ILN/Mary Evans