The wording of the graffiti itself is odd, looking at it from a perspective of over a century later. However, If the same writing appeared today, wouldnt it have said something like: "the juwes are the men who wont be blamed for anything"...now that appears far less cryptic to me and also pretty obvious who it is aimed at. Maybe its relation to the crimes is non existant. I think the writing is an example of 1888 xenophobia, probably written by someone who had heard a similar comment from a father or other. It wouldnt have been rare surely in the east end to hear hatred or disdain for jews or irishmen.
Another question is how accessible chalk would have been to the average joe ?
Another question is how accessible chalk would have been to the average joe ?
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