Ratcliffe Highway - English Folk Song

In the nineteenth century Ratcliffe Highway was one of the toughest and [most] dangerous streets in East London. Running along the Lower and Upper Pool it was a place where sailor Jack could find all the excitement he required. Dives, dens, pimps and whores were ready to supply his needs and help him forget his last trip. Then, when his money was all gone, crimps (shanghai merchants) could always find him a ship and get him to sea again. This song details a story of this very thing, acting as a warning to other sailors who find themselves down Ratcliffe Highway.
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[@Eltonlaleham]

I have this song on cd and it is quite moving in its lyrics.

[@mr.briton365]

It is isn’t it! It’s been a favourite of mine for a couple of years

[@HenryWest]

Bloomin' harlots stealing a well earned sailors rate... How history often repeats in this way is a sore subject.

[@mr.briton365]

She got her comeuppance