Adventures with a difference: The ins and outs of a Jack the Ripper walk
It is spooky thinking that on a Jack the Ripper walk you may be setting foot on the same ground frequented by the man himself as he was committing his grizzly deeds. However even after more than 120 years the Whitechapel Murders are a source of international fascination. If you are intrigued by the story of Jack the Ripper walk the very streets where the killings took place and you will not be disappointed. You can explore the area for yourself but the story is best conveyed on a guided tour, which is explained below.
A guided Jack the Ripper walk is the best way to gain an understanding of the murders and the context in which they were committed. Your guide will take you through the dark and intricate maze of alleyways and backstreets which made up the slums in the East End of London, which allows you to gain an understanding of how the notorious killer was able to slip away so easily and avoid detection.
When you go on a Jack the Ripper walk ideally you will be guided by a bona fide expert who can show you the actual murder sites and can provide a detailed description and interesting contextual information on the area. It is fairly evocative stuff – the narrow Victorian cobbled alleys, the original buildings and small squares where it all actually took place.
How do I go about booking a Jack the Ripper walk?
If you are interested in a Jack the Ripper walk a company with a reputation for providing the most atmospheric tours can be found at Jack-the-ripper-walks.com. With this particular company you only get guides who are either authors on the subject or have done a substantial amount of research into the murders over many years and they pride themselves on only taking small parties so you get an intimate tour. Consequently you can be sure that you will receive high quality and factual information as well as an atmospheric and adrenaline fuelled experience at a competitive price.
With a Jack the Ripper walk available from jack-the-ripper-walks.com you can be sure that you will receive high quality and factual information, at a competitive price.