Who was Jack Merritt?

Jack was the Course Coordinator of the Learning Together programme which he joined having studied the MPhil in Criminology at Hughes Hall in 2016/17.

What happened to Jack Merritt?

Jack Merritt, 25, who was employed by the Learning Together programme at the time, and Saskia Jones, 23, who was one of its volunteers, were killed by the convicted terrorist Usman Khan at an event to mark the fifth anniversary of the scheme.

What did Jack Merritt study?

The victims

Jack Merritt, studied law at the University of Manchester before going to Cambridge to continue his studies.

Who was the guy with the narwhal tusk in London?

Darryn Frost used a narwhal tusk to fend off Usman Khan at Fishmongers' Hall and was named among the recipients of the final civilian gallantry awards approved by the late Queen.

What happened in London on 3rd June 2017?

On the evening of 3 June 2017, three attackers drove a van across London Bridge, deliberately running down pedestrians. The assailants then continued to Borough Market, and attacked people with knives. Eight people were killed, including two Australian citizens, and at least another 40 were injured.

Family and girlfriend of Jack Merritt attend London Bridge vigil in Cambridge and London

What happened in London on 22 March 2017?

On March 22^nd, 2017, a terrorist attack occurred in the district of Westminster in London, United Kingdom. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for this attack, which was the first in a series of five attacks in the UK in 2017, four of which occurred in London.

How many people died in Borough Market?

As we approach the anniversary of the London Bridge and Borough Market terror attacks, we remember the eight people killed, their friends and families, those who were injured, and the hundreds of people who witnessed the events of that evening.

Who was the disabled man stabbed in London?

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after a disabled man on a mobility scooter was stabbed to death in east London have been released by police. Jade Anthony Barnett, 38, was found with a stab injury after reports of a fight on Rushmore Road, Clapton, at 15:38 BST on Wednesday.

Why did Darryn Frost have a narwhal tusk?

Darryn Frost used a narwhal tusk to fend off Usman Khan at Fishmongers' Hall and was named among the recipients of the final civilian gallantry awards approved by the late Queen.

Is narwhal a mammal?

We do know that narwhals have adapted to be one of the deepest diving marine mammals, capable diving to depths of more than 1,800 meters (5,905 feet) and able to spend a large amount of their time below 800 meters (2,625 feet).

Why did Dave sing about Jack Merritt?

He then paid tribute to former Cambridge University students Jack and Saskia - singing about the pair's dedication to rehabilitation and prison reform. As he sang, a slide show featuring their images played in front of him. Dave said the pair devoted their lives to "giving others a chance".

Can you visit Fishmongers Hall?

Hall Tours

To ensure the Hall and our collection remain accessible to the public, we offer guided tours for groups of 15 (minimum) and up to 30 (maximum) people throughout the year. Each tour lasts around 90 minutes, and is conducted by Peter Capon, our Head of Collection.

Who was the first black man to study at Cambridge?

However, the first black student at Cambridge for whom official university records exist is Alexander Crummell. An Episcopal preacher and son of an American slave, he studied at Queens' College in the mid-18^th century.

What is Steve Gallant doing now?

Today, Steve works as a fundraiser for a prison reform charity.

What happened to Little Merritt?

Merrit Beardsley was eight years old when he died in December 1865 (thought to be caused by an incurable illness). Legend says the boy was afraid of being buried alone in the dark.

What happened to Jack the Ripper in the end?

Whether the Ripper had finally satiated his thirst for violence or, in the words of Sir Melville Macnaghten, “that the murderer's brain gave way altogether after his awful glut…and that he immediately committed suicide, or, as a possible alternative, was found to be so hopelessly mad by his relations, that he was by ...

How much did Queen Elizabeth pay for a narwhal tusk?

During the 16th century Queen Elizabeth I received a carved and bejewelled narwhal tusk worth 10,000 British Pounds - the cost of a castle - from Sir Humphrey Gilbert who proposed the tusk was from a sea-unicorne.

What happens if a narwhal breaks its tusk?

The narwhal's tusk continues to grow throughout its life and can bend about a foot in any direction. If the tusk breaks, it never grows back.

What is the mystery of the narwhal tusk?

Nweeia has concluded that the narwhal tusk senses variations in the salinity of the ocean waters as a possible way to demonstrate fitness to females. Such ability may help males find females in estrus, or help locate foods essential for newly born narwhals.

What serial killer was unsolved in London?

Jack the Ripper was an unidentified serial killer who was active in and around the impoverished Whitechapel district of London, England, in 1888. In both criminal case files and the contemporaneous journalistic accounts, the killer was also called the Whitechapel Murderer and Leather Apron.

Who was the boy 14 stabbed to death on the London bus?

Two teenagers have been given life sentences for murdering a 14-year-old boy who was attacked with machetes on a bus in south-east London. Aspiring rapper Kelyan Bokassa was stabbed 27 times as he sat on the back seat of a route 472 bus in Woolwich, south-east London, on 7 January.

Who was the man killed by the train in London?

Man killed on Tube track during police search. A man fleeing from police was electrocuted and then hit by a London Underground train which was searching for him, his inquest has heard.

What is 7 7 UK?

One of the darkest days in London's history took place 20 years ago on 7/7 when four suicide bombers detonated devices in Tavistock Square, near Aldgate, Edgware Road and Russell Square stations, killing 52 and injuring hundreds more.

Why is Borough Market so famous?

The market's history is closely tied to the growth of London itself. As the city expanded, so did Borough Market's importance. In the 1700s, it was a bustling hub of activity, with stalls and livestock filling Borough High Street. This often led to traffic jams, showcasing the market's popularity even then.

How much is a stall in Borough Market?

Borough Market

Cost of market stall hire: Rates start at £30.35 per day for a three-metre by 2.5-metre pitch.