Travel Tuesday: Jack the Ripper and a Walking Tour of Whitechapel
Today, I am taking you away from Essex for a special Travel Tuesday to Whitechapel, London. Whitechapel has a shady past, originally being the poorer district of London, it's no stranger to crime. With names such as Jack the Ripper, George Chapman and the Kray twins coming from this area, it's an area so deeply embedded in my interests, of course I had to visit!
The first thing I will say, is if this sort of walking tour interests you, be respectful. Some of the areas you walk through are residential and you need to be aware that just because people live in these areas, they're not all ripperologists. Some think the walks are disrespectful and aren't scared to voice their opinions. The second point I'd like to make, make sure you go with a buddy with the same interests. If you're just going for an educational 'something to do' that's fine, but it's a lot of information, so the more you know before you go on the walk, the easier it'll be for …
The first thing I will say, is if this sort of walking tour interests you, be respectful. Some of the areas you walk through are residential and you need to be aware that just because people live in these areas, they're not all ripperologists. Some think the walks are disrespectful and aren't scared to voice their opinions. The second point I'd like to make, make sure you go with a buddy with the same interests. If you're just going for an educational 'something to do' that's fine, but it's a lot of information, so the more you know before you go on the walk, the easier it'll be for …
