The east end of London proved a dangerous place to be in the 1800s. It was a tough time where the differences in wealth between rich and poor were extreme and many women had no option but to turn to prostitution to survive. This area of London was home to a lot of violence and murders, however none as well known as the tale of Jack the Ripper. This brutal murderer became a haven for the media and taunted the police as he dared them to try and uncover his true identity. Jack the Ripper preyed on prostitutes and undertook a series of vicious murders and mutilations upon his murdering spree; the various stories surrounding this evil man are still popular even today. Nobody can imagine the horror which swept these streets, however with a Jack the Ripper walk you can really get close to what happened during this horrific time. There are hundreds of books and films regarding the Jack the Ripper story, not to mention various theories regarding his motives and why his murders suddenly stopped. All of these are good for learning about this time, however a Jack the Ripper walk really gets you into the depths of the streets and enables you to uncover information about this murderer you probably never knew before. At London Discovery Tours our Jack the Ripper walks are designed to educate you and test your fear factor, as our guides tell you the true tales of this time. The speculations surrounding who Jack the Ripper was still circulate today. Due to the expert removal of organs from his victims, many people are adamant the killer was a medical professional. Theories of him being a freemason are also rife, as are the speculation that the chosen five victims were involved in blackmail to a higher power.
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