This book guides the reader on a 5 mile
walk around Whitechapel and nearby areas of the East End of London linked to
Jack the Ripper.
The walk takes in all the key sites
associated with Jack the Ripper in chronological order. Unlike other books and
guided walks, this guide includes important sites such as the building where
the coroner's hearings were held, the police stations and the homes of two of
the suspects that the police had their eyes on back in 1888. The text also
gives the background to the killings, details of the crimes - and reveals the
identity of the man who the author believes was the killer.
This series of books is aimed at those who
love London and want to find out more about our wonderful city and its
history. Each walk concentrates on a
particular person, theme or period of history with special meaning for London.
We have tried to make these walks as
inclusive as possible. We have therefore made sure that each walk covers ground
that is suitable for buggies so that parents can take young children along, and
for motorised wheelchairs or mobility scooters for those who use these
vehicles. We also want to include dog owners, so we include cafes and pubs that
welcome our four-legged walking companions. Similarly we mention those which
are child-friendly and those with disabled toilets and step-free access.
Oh, and take care as this is central
London. Watch out for traffic when crossing roads and always use pedestrian
crossings when these are available.
Anyway, that is enough technical guff. Time
to get on with the story of one of the London's most sinister and murderous
villains: Jack the Ripper.
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