Ripper-ology In London

The identity of London's notorious Jack the Ripper has been a mystery surrounding his crimes since his infamous killing spree. During the summer of 1888, 5 women were brutally murdered and mutilated in the poor community of White Chapel. Now over 135 years later, modern "Ripperologists" still continue to search for clues that may lead to solving the mystery of his identity.

For those who enjoy adding a taste of the macabre to their travels, London has available dozens of Jack the Ripper tours through the district of White Chapel where travelers can see the locations of his murders, hear the details of his gruesome acts, and examine the clues he left behind. Modern Ripper-ologists theorize on the streets about who Jack the Ripper may have been and whether solving the mystery still matters.

During our trip to London in May 2024 we learned about the bizarre and gruesome crimes on The Five Women and Jack the Ripper Tour -- a walking tour beginning in the district of White Chapel which went through the community of White Chapel stopping at the various crime scenes. Our "Ripper-ologist" guide came prepared with photographs, expert knowledge and a passion for understanding the serial killer who shook a community.

Our Ripper-ologist charmed our small group with a tale of his fascination on all things Jack the Ripper since his childhood which led to him moving to London and begining his own tour company, At the end of our tour, our expert Ripper-ologist left our group with a question to ponder: Does solving the crime now, over 135 years later, matter? After hearing several thought provoking opinions, our tour came to a conclusion. Adam and I took with us a new outlook on an old case.

If a Jack the Ripper tour is on your to-do list in London, check out the one we did! There are plenty of companies offering tours, but this one did not disappoint in both price and quality! To book The Five Women and Jack the Ripper Tour -- click here.

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