Private Jack the Ripper Walking Tour of Whitechapel and Brick Lane
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About this experience
This is a 5* rated Jack the Ripper tour by an expert 24 yrs exp dressed in Victorian costume, who will lead you around the very streets where Jack mudered his victims.
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Jack the Ripper - Private Walks
What's included
All photo of murder victims, sites and area on a 14" backlit tablet for high quality viewing
Detailed itinerary
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Intro 1 the area in 1888
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Intro 2 The poverty, workhouses, common lodging houses endured by the Whitechapel inhabitants
3
Mitre Sq The murders of Elizabeth Stride & Catherine Eddowes on the 30th September 1888. The night of the double event
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Now called Middlesex St this is the boundary between the City of London and the Metropolitan area
5
Stop 5
Pass by
Here is the doorway at 118-119 Goulston St wher a piece of apron belonging to Catherine Eddowes was found along with graffitti of the doorpost.
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Stop 6
The murder of Martha Tabram now believed to be the first victim of Jack the Ripper
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Stop 7
We view the street where Martha was murdered in George Yard Buildings
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Stop 8
We stop opposite the Frying Pan Pub where Mary Anne Nichols (Polly) had her last drink
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Stop 9
The site of Annie Chapman's murder in the backyard of 29 Hanbury St
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Stop 10
In this old courtway we examine the Dear Boss letter sent to the Central News Office
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Stop 11
We stop opposite Mary Kelly's favourite pub and Christchurch graveyard where many of these homeless prostitutes used to gather in the day
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Stop 12
In the passage leading to the central courtyard we examine the From Hell letter sent to George Lusk of the Whitechapel Vigilance Society
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Stop 13
In the courtyard where Millers Court Dorsett St, once stood we look at the murder of Mary Kelly the last victim of Jack the Ripper. We also look at some of the men suspected of these crimes over the years. We end here a 5 min walk from Liverpool St Station.
What's not included
No food or drink is provided
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
Written guide
EN
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Important information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Advisability of suitable minimum age Suggested from 12 years+
Meeting point
Directly out side the station holding a Jack the Ripper-Walks sign
Important notes
Please bring either printed or mobile ticket to the tour
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