Jack the Ripper walking tour - with a criminologist

Departure Point Your guide will be standing near the entrance to The Rowe at 61 Whitechapel Road holding a red Fantastic Walks flag. If you are coming by Tube to Aldgate East take exit 4. If you are late head to the first stop on Gunthorpe St (an alley next to the White Hart on the opposide of the road). Return Details We finish our walk at Aldgate tube station - only five minutes from where we started. Your guide will help you get to where you need to go to from there. Duration 2 hours Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Whitechapel Road Whitechapel Road London England E1 This is where the tour begins. You will be given the context of the crimes the area and the time. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Gunthorpe Street Gunthorpe Street London England E1 This is the site where Martha Tabram was murdered. Whether she was the Ripper’s first victim remains debated but the case shares several features with the later canonical crimes. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Brick Lane London Here we examine the case of Polly Nichols whose murder is recognised as the first of the canonical Ripper killings and a key point in understanding the offender’s emerging modus operandi and forensic signature. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Hanbury Street Hanbury Street London England E1 Here we examine the case of Annie Chapman whose murder represents the second of the canonical Ripper killings and offers further insight into the offender’s developing modus operandi. Her tragic will be brought to the fore. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Commercial Street Commercial Street London England E1 You’ll hear about the Ten Bells pub and the role it played in the story of the murders. You’ll also learn about the Central News Agency and how it helped fuel global interest in the case. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Gravel Lane Gravel Lane London England Here we examine the role that antisemitism played in the wider context of the 1888 murders and consider how contemporary prejudice shaped both public reaction and investigative decisions. This location is also associated with a key piece of evidence in the case. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Mitre Square Mitre Square London England EC3A 5DE You will hear how the Metropolitan Police and the City of London Police approached the murders and how their differing jurisdictions shaped the investigation Duration: 15 minutes Additional Information Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries Not recommended for pregnant travelers Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Inclusions Professional guide Exclusions Gratuities Voucher Info Mobile or paper ticket accepted The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Fantastic Walks in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon. This offer is not eligible for promo codes.