Jack the Ripper and the East End

From 15 May 2008 the Museum in Docklands is returning to the scene of London’s most infamous crimes in "Jack the Ripper and the East End", the first exhibition to explore the Jack the Ripper murders and their legacy.A fascinating programme of events accompanies the exhibition. You may like to take a walk through Whitechapel and hear the stories of those five women and the state of the world they inhabited and wonder – who was Jack the Ripper? Come and hear from the experts about life in Victorian London in talks and on screen. From philanthropy to migration, from labour to the slums, the nature of Jack’s London is revealed.

From police files and photographs to letters from the public and the supposed Ripper himself, visitors can examine, for the first time, surviving documents and artefacts from the investigation and follow the crimes as they unfolded.

NOTE - these events are not suitable for persons under 16 years of age.

Wednesday 13th August

Jack the Ripper guided walk (2)

This guided walk of 1 hour and 45 minutes with Blue Badge guide Sue Jackson explores the notorious Jack the Ripper murders, the suspects, false trails and hoaxes, social conditions at the time, the police investigation, and the repercussions of these terrible killings.

6.00 pm (1 hour, 45 minutes) £7.50 Advanced booking necessary Tel 0870 444 3855

Wednesday 27th August

Jack the Ripper guided walk (1)

Whitechapel 1888. Five women, victims of circumstance, social deprivation and of the Whitechapel murders. Hear these women's stories, all pathetic, most of them mothers, and wonder who was their killer? This 2-hour walk is led by Blue Badge guide Denise Allen.

6.00 pm (2 hours)

For more information about these and other events at the Museum in Docklands see our Key Events page or visit the Museum's website (opens in a new window).

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