Jack the Ripper - what about the women?
When you mention Whitechapel, it’s all about Jack the Ripper. And no wonder, we are talking about one of the most infamous serial killers of all time. But there’s so much more to the story! Join us on this walking tour of London’s East End, where we hear from the voices that were silenced by the Ripper and by history: his victims. We’ll meet these incredibly resilient women and their neighbours as we discover the district that created a monster.
Meet your rebel guide outside Aldgate Underground Station.
Every day at 6.30 pm!
Guaranteed small groups! We don’t like big crowds, you will always be able to hear us and ask us any questions you like throughout the tour. If you are a bigger group you can contact us for a private tour.
This tour lasts approximately 2 hours and finishes in Spitalfields.
£18 for adults, £15 concession for under 18’s, pensioners and low income
*Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Please be aware that this tour is aimed at adults and is not suitable for young children. It contains references to violence, sexual assault, alcohol, prostitution and murder.
hear from the silenced voices
The East End is one of the most fascinating districts in London. It has such a rich history and its incredible mix of cultures and communities make it one of the most diverse neighbourhoods in the world.
However, Whitechapel in particular is haunted by a dark past and a character that still speaks from the shadows over 130 years later: Jack the Ripper. The murders of 1888 still capture the imagination of people all over the world and remain the most famous unsolved crimes in history.
But by focusing the limelight on a gruesome and violent killer, the most important voices of all have been lost and, in some cases, purposely ignored. As we explore the streets and alleyways of Aldgate, Whitechapel and Spitalfields, we’ll meet Martha Tabram, Polly Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Kate Eddowes, Mary Jane Kelly, as well as some of their neighbours, the resilient people of the East End.
It’s time to let the women tell their story, their hopes and ambitions, their moments of joy and of tragedy , as well as their day-to-day life in the notorious Victorian slum.