Deep dive into Jack the Ripper history coming to Sedgley Library
Sedgley Library is the venue for a deep dive into Jack the Ripper territory on Saturday, January 24 at 1pm when Damian Carter returns to talk about his book The Women of Whitechapel.
Focusing on the killer’s victims, the free event proved so popular last year that the author has been invited back.
“Damian paints a vivid and very engaging picture of Victorian life and its awful crime and poverty,” said Sedgley Library’s Tracy Rollason.
“His talks are always well attended and booking is essential.”
2026 marks the National Year of Reading – a UK-wide campaign that aims to make reading a more regular part of people’s lives. GLL, the not-for-profit social enterprise that runs Dudley Libraries on behalf of the council, fully supports the initiative and celebrates the joy of storytelling through free author events.
“They’re a great way of bringing writers and readers together,” said Stephanie Rhoden, GLL’s Partnership Manager for Dudley. “There’s no cost attached and authors like Damian transport audiences into a different world with the power of their words and presence.
“It’s a kind of magic and really does inspire more reading.”
The Women of Whitehall is an adult-only event at Sedgley Library in Ladies Walk, Sedgley.
To book, call 01384 812790 or email Sedgley.library@gll.org
