The Haunted and Creepy Guide to London, London, England
The city of London has a dark side with rich history and is the perfect place for a spooky weekend. I have included guided tours, attractions, foodie reccys and some independent shops.
London might be famous for the Jack The Ripper serial killer case and there are dedicated tours, but there are also other things I recommend you see!
There are many tours to choose from, in fact it can be quite overwhelming. It’s odd to think that even 150 years later there is still a keen interest and hysteria around this case.
Below, the two I have chosen are based around historical accuracy and one that focuses on the women victims that are quite often overlooked in this case.
On this evening tour, follow in the footsteps of notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper. Unlike most Jack the Ripper tours, this tour shifts the focus to the women who lost their lives at the hands of the murderer.
Explore the areas of Brick Lane, Whitechapel Road, and Spitalfields. Hear the stories of the five women who came from all different walks of life and how they met their end.
What I like about this tour is that it focuses on the women and not so much the famous serial killer.
If you haven’t already read the book “The Five” about the poor women victims, their tough life and the social history of Victorian London then I really recommend it. There is also an audio book version you can listen to. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
London might be famous for the Jack The Ripper serial killer case and there are dedicated tours, but there are also other things I recommend you see!
There are many tours to choose from, in fact it can be quite overwhelming. It’s odd to think that even 150 years later there is still a keen interest and hysteria around this case.
Below, the two I have chosen are based around historical accuracy and one that focuses on the women victims that are quite often overlooked in this case.
On this evening tour, follow in the footsteps of notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper. Unlike most Jack the Ripper tours, this tour shifts the focus to the women who lost their lives at the hands of the murderer.
Explore the areas of Brick Lane, Whitechapel Road, and Spitalfields. Hear the stories of the five women who came from all different walks of life and how they met their end.
What I like about this tour is that it focuses on the women and not so much the famous serial killer.
If you haven’t already read the book “The Five” about the poor women victims, their tough life and the social history of Victorian London then I really recommend it. There is also an audio book version you can listen to. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: The Haunted and Creepy Guide to London
Guide Location: England » London
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Katrina Milne
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: England » London
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Katrina Milne
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.travelkattours.com/blog/the-haunted-and-creepy-guide-to-london
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Brick Lane
- Whitechapel Road
- Spitalfields
- Jack The Ripper Museum
- Highgate Cemetery
- Viktor Wynd Museum Of Curiosities, Fine Art & Natural History
- Cutty Sark Ship
- Barbican Theatre
- Atlantis Bookshop
- Twinings Tea Shop
- Clink Prison Museum
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