N.B. See my February 12, 2017 blog for a break in the case. The Public Record Office (National Archives) in Kew has a small museum which, when I visited in January 2012, contained a small display case featuring some items to do with Josef. One of the items was a small black notebook, apparently found […]
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In searching the internet for information on Josef, I have come across an interesting assortment of misinformation. Depending on where you look on the internet, for example, Josef was executed on: a) August 13, 1941b) August 14, 1941c) August 15, 1941d) none of these dates The correct answer is August 15, 1941. The death warrant
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National Geographic has set a date and a time for the first episode of their three part series – Bloody Tales from the Tower. The three parts are: Traitors, Executions and Scandal. The first episode will air on Monday April 16 at 8 pm (UK premiere) and includes the piece of Josef. The episode featuring
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An independent film company, True North Productions, contacted me in December. They are producing a mini-documentary on the history of the Tower and had heard about me. After several email conversations and an introductory Skype call, we connected via Skype, and I was interviewed by one of the hosts of the show. The documentary is
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I am the granddaughter of Josef Jakobs. I have been conducting research on Josef since 1988. My research has progressed from uncovering a few lines on Josef in obscure espionage books, to reading the entire set of files on Josef at the National Archives in London. My goal is to share information on Josef, to
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