10 Jack The Ripper Locations That Have Survived.
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- It is often said that much of the East End connected with the Jack the Ripper atrocities has not survived. Whereas this is true of the murder sites, it is certainly not true of many of the locations that played a part in the saga of the Whitechapel murders.
Indeed, many places in the East End and the City of London that were connected with the crimes still exist, and a fair number of them are relatively unchanged.
In this video, we are going to explore places that have survived from 1888, and I am going to explain how they were featured in the Jack the Ripper case.
What I would give to travel back in time for a few hours & walk those old streets back then. But seen as no time machines have been invented, your wonderful videos & narration will suffice! Your hard work is greatly appreciated, Richard.
Yes would be good to film the sicko just before he killed someone and taser him with the highest voltage, leaving him permanently disabled and unable to murder again.
Iam with you. I would do anything to walk the streets of London in the 1800s.
Me too.
When we have made friends with Aliens we will have our entire history on video tape.
I had a look at mid to late 1800s, The majority were slums, unhygienic living, diseases and criminal activity was openly used on animals, little children and alcoholism. Water was risky to drink because it made a person sick. Gin was widely the choice of 'water'
Some years ago I was fortunate enough to go on the Jack the Ripper walk hosted by Donald Rumbelow, one of the foremost Ripper experts. We met at the Tower tube station as dusk and before heading off Mr. Rumbelow warned us that the East End had not changed much since the murders and we should not wander away from the group. Not being from London or the UK for that matter I don't know if the warning was just for effect or not. We stopped for a drink at The Ten Bells Pub and the walk ended by some loading docks behind an industrial building that we were told was the approximate location of Mary Kelly's room. There were several roses by the loading dock and Mr. Rumbelow stated that people still left flowers at the site for Ms. Kelly. When someone asked him who he thought the Ripper had been he told us he had no idea. That he imagined on judgement day when St Peter was asked by all the ripperologists who the Ripper had been he would give them a name and they would all look at one another and say "who?"...it was a great experience and this video reminded me of it, thank you.
Donald Rumbelow...
who thinks the "Double Event" was not connected to Jack the Ripper, being the perpertrator of both murders.
So, there were two murderers, of women, in the vicinity, within a short space of time; unlikely.
Or, more likely, as with Bundy and numerous other Serial Killers, who were disturbed; Jack went looking for another victim to satiate his murderous urges.
This isn't the only instance where Rumbelow falls short and yet, he is lauded as an "expert"...good grief! 😂
I'm so glad to hear that The Ten Bells ultimately stopped being a Ripper tourist trap, especially considering that it's actual connection with the events is rather limited compared to other pubs in the area which haven't survived.
I made a point of dropping in for one (unfortunately just the one; London prices and all that) when I was in the area in 2017 and I found that the name, preserved interior and atmosphere were more than enough for me to feel the connection with those dark days in 1888. Sometimes less really is more.
I used to work in the Ciry of London and walked the locations often. An incredible mystery. It shouldn't necessarily be celebrated but i think the locations should be remembered.
Richard, I love how you speak so eloquently in the manner of the era, another great informative video, keep up the good work sir...
Hiya Dazzy, I got up in my local pub, I really don't what came over me, and I said "its the summer of 1888 and Jack the ripper is still at large", everyone started cheering and clapping, it was quite enthroling
Thank you so much for these tours Mr. Jones. My Nana was a Cockney, born "within the sound of the Bow Bells". Before she moved to Toronto, Canada, she heard the tales of the terrible Ripper who went around murdering "ladies of the evening" from neighbours. I'm the only grandchild who became fascinated with these tales myself as well as the history of the area. I've longed to visit England and my Nana's old neighbourhood most of my life however with times being what they are, I can't afford to visit. Watching these videos are the next best thing to being there.
Almost certainly, she wasn't actually born within the sound of the real "Bow Bells" in Cheapside (St Mary-Le-Bow) rather than the one I'm guessing you're thinking of somewhere in Bow East London. Most perceived "Cockneys" have never heard the sound of the "Bow Bells" in there life.
My grandfather’s aunt and two uncles ran a pub in the East End at the time. I always tell my mother (in jest) that the murders stopped when one of her uncles came home to Ireland (I know he was there in 1881 but gone by 1891 census)
The pub was on St. George’s Street (now called The Highway) and the back yard ran down to the mortuary. The swimming pool is on the site now.
Another excellent and informative video, Richard. Your input is greatly appreciated. I hate how the authorities appear to be distancing themselves from what is history. In a perfect world none of these murders would have taken place but we cannot change what occured and in remembrance of the victims what happened should never be forgotten.
At night, Fournier Street still has a very dark and foreboding presence as you walk down it. Of all the locations, it's probably the one where it's easiest to imagine you're back in 1888. Correct me if I'm wrong but this is the street with the houses with the extra-large windows? Something to do with the amount of light the lace-workers needed to produce their wares. And, of course, it's a street with that famous pub in the corner.
I'm with you on that one Steven
Quite right! That whole little area north of Fournier, and between Commercial Street and Brick Lane and south of Hanbury Street, including Princelet St, Puma Court, etc, is as close to time travel as you can experience, especially at night or very early on a misty Sunday morning when all is quiet. I never get tired of wandering up and down those streets and imagining it's 1888! It requires very few leaps of the imagination to do so.
It's funny how an evening of cabaret was considered a dangerous diversion for working class lads in the 1880s. From the late 1980s through to the mid-90s it's exactly that pastime which held a charm for London on me - and which I consider to have saved me from potentially far more perilous diversions.
Piccadilly Circus in the 1980’s? Ah yes.
@@luke125 - What about Piccadilly Circus in the 1980s?
@@luke125 - Well, whatever the charm of Piccalilli Circus, it's not a location I recall visiting, let alone frequenting.
this is an area i have known well for 40 odd years & even today visit Spitalfields market at least twice a month, what i did not know was the location of some of the inquests in the building next to Whitechapel tube as i actually worked in that building in 1986 and in the very inquest room too when it was a shipping company office. The company had all the floors above ground level & the filing room was in the attic which was always an eerie place to go especially on your own & of course the rear more or less overlooks a scene of one of the murders & it was this connection that was made known to me at the time but not it's inquest location so thanks for posting !
That was interesting viewing. Thanks for that. I've always been fascinated by the school that overlooks the site of the first murder in Buck's Row. There's no direct link to the murders as such, but it's eerie to think that Jack must have walked right past it that night.
My wife and I were in the ten bells only last night. The area is still very evocative.
I really like that you put forward in full detail the J. Best witness account, as I think he is one of the most important witnesses of them all. He is the only one who clearly states he would immediately recognize the man anywhere, and he also described the peculiar "weak eyes", which surfaced in 2 other witness accounts.
I wonder if some modern day forensic expert tried to make a sketch based on that description?
This is beyond amazing! You have provided not only fresh, to me, information on crucial buildings, but retold eye witness accounts I have never even knew existed. Bravo.
What a fascinating documentary, really interesting. I’ve read and watched countless articles about this subject but I didn’t know many of these places still existed. Thank you for making this.
Enjoyable video - thanks. Very impressed with your research and the extent of your subject knowledge, However - pedants corner here - you do know, don't you, that "Ye" is pronounced "the"? 'Y' was often used by printers, painters, masons etc (for space reasons) to stand in for a now unused letter called 'thorn' that looked a little bit like a 'Y'. That letter was used for a 'th' sound, so "ye" was always seen as, and pronounced, "the". And to really alienate 95% of the general population, I just can't help but notice that "The Queens Head" is an early example of the disappearing apostrophe.
Thanks, Joseph. You've educated me.
Cool 😲
What a wonderfully informative video. Bringing the past into the present this way reminds us of the notorious nature of not only the ripper himself but the associated surroundings too. I was spellbound by the images and your hypnotising narration. Very well done. Thank you.
My favorite, Richard. Really ties the Past to the Present! Well done!
Just watching Richard show these locations ,kind of sends chills up my back. To me just going to the location where the events happen is the main point.. Sure in a perfect world it be nice to see all the buildings and streets as they were at the time of the murders. But that's unrealistic. I've gone to Battlefields here in the USA like Gettysburg and every time I get this feeling I can't explain , It's a pressing feeling in the air , You can almost hear the cannons and screams of the wounded. That's why I don't need buildings to take me back in time.. It's the location that holds on to what happen at the location.. I can only image what's it's like to walk with Richard telling the story as only he can. Someday I will take this walk.. Poor Richard, I will talk his ear off... well at least until Richard is forced to end my walk with a taser .. LOL
Amazing video as ever, Richard.
Ultimately I have completed my FROM HELL comic novel collection with the last number of the original Italian volumes edition and the colors master edition; but with the addition of these videos I can totally dive into the dark atmosphere of the Autumn of Terror.
Delightful video. Thank you for making it.
Excellent video and research. I would love to take a tour of these places next time I visit the UK❤
Fantastic video Mr Jones as always. Many thanks 🎩🔪
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this, thank you!
Great video as always Richard. I had the opportunity to visit many of the then still existing murder sites as a lad in the 1960's (My Father was a bit of a Ripperologist and Holmsian). When I come over in July I will visit at least a few of these spots and most certainly the Ten Bells again. (not in the 60's) Nice that not all are over a kabob shop! You will hear from me shortly about the Black Cab tour which I wish to meld a Ripper and Krays tour together. 68 today and can't do a lot of walking really. My birthday present will be a Homburg from Lock and Co. Have to do things proper!
Was fortunate enough to be in London visiting friends a couple of weekends ago. Spent a very pleasant afternoon drinking in the Ten Bells. Fantastic pub. The rickety old staircase leading down to the toilets gives it an incredible atmosphere which almost transports you back to 1888. Nipped over the road past where old Dorset St used to be to The Duke of Wellington pub (built circa 1800s) too, for a few more. Asked the landlord if his pub was part of Ripper history but he said 'no not to his knowledge.' But i couldn't help thinking the girls must have frequented the place at some stage given its immediate proximity, a mere 100 yards or so from the Ten Bells.
It was cold, wet, and very dense fog blanketed the city. No street lights, so it was pitch black darkness.
Magnificent work here, Mr. Jones! I have been aware of most of these sites, but sadly only AFTER my last visit to London, some 9 years ago. I hope to be back soon and have mapped out many locations I missed last time. By the time I visit next, I may not even need a map to find my way around! But I do plan on taking your company's tour, I promise.
That's was the best documentary on J the R related topics I've seen. Thank you for this excellent video.
Very informative and good video 😊
Great info as always 👏🏼👏🏼
Very interesting, as always. Thanks much.
Another fascinating video!
Have you ever thought about doing an in-depth video about the other victims of the Whitechapel murders? Like Francis Coles, etc... I really don't know much about the other murders, and there were 11 in total, I believe. The first 7 we all know about but the rest are a mystery, well, to me anyway.
I really enjoy your videos mate
Superb narration and visual history of the surviving sites, and yes there are indeed, surprisingly , quite a few that have survived
I really enjoyed this video. Well done. 😁👍🏴
Excellent video, maybe if there are enough buildings you could make a part two. Thank you for all the work you put into your videos, I enjoy them greatly!!
Love this channel ❤️
This is very well presented and narrated. The content is excellent and you are clearly gifted in presenting information in a clear and professional way. Very much enjoyed this, thanks!
Great stuff! Many thanks :)
Brilliant video. So well presented. Thank you.
You're very welcome!
Excellent video as always!
Thoroughly entertaining as always. Thanks
Wonderful video! Thank you!
Great stuff as always Richard! Thanks again!👍
I wonder, are there any plans to save the mortuary building from it's obvious fate if left to decay?
Right. If I was rich I would have it restored 👍👍
Well presented and very interesting, Thank you.
This is your best video yet
Excellent as usual Richard,from the 80’s onwards had to spend certain amount of time in Whitechapel mainly for appointments inc London hospital,whole area has a very different feel to it walking around,I suppose having keen interest in the Whitechapel murders leads to looking at surroundings where it all happened differently to some of the local population lol
Loved the video. Thank you.
My pleasure. Pleased you enjoyed it.
Great information. Thank you.
What a fascinating and informative video. Thanks for posting this.
Thank you, for the wonderful video. It was very informative, and entertaining.
Great Thorough Video Richard and nice to see that you do not have level every old building for progress
Your channel is fascinating!! I'm new here, but I've LOVED every minute of your content. Would you please consider doing a video in the Robert Mann theory? I know it is not a popular theory, but it is one that deserves more attention and consideration. Either way, thank you VERY much for your informative and always entertaining content!!!!! :)
Great video. Very interesting 👌
Another wonderfully enlightening video, Richard - thank you. Every time I walk past The Queen's Head, Commercial Street nick, or Jones's pawnbrokers, my mind conjures up images of those poor women, and the role these brick and stone receptacles of the past played in their tragic lives. History that must and should always be kept alive.
This was great! I put it on to listen to while I fell asleep but here I am awake with my glasses on watching in bed lol. Riveting stuff! Great job!
Really enjoyable, your voice is so soothing. I would have loved to have been on one of your tours! I was a tour guide in Dublin for several years, so I know what it takes to be a guide. Thank you for the informative video, I have just subscribed and look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thank you for sharing, this was SO informative! I have been a long time "fan" of the Jack the Ripper saga.
Great video, thanks for sharing. With the exception of the first spot (City of London Police headquarters), I've been to all of them. I was under the impression that the place where the City of London Police headquarters was was pretty restricted (apart from the gate, I mean a rather securely watched area), so I've not felt comfortable going to that street myself. I might next time, if I can ever get back to London.
Thanks for sharing.
Fascinating video, thank you so much for pointing these out! Although I have not been to many of these, I was fortunate enough to have a beer with Donald Rumbelow at the Ten Bells Pub in 2000, after going on his Ripper walk, which ended there. Can't wait to come back to London and scout out the others. Cheers!
Thank you for all the work you do in preserving our past Richard 👍🏻
Very interesting - thank you for the tour.
Hiya Richard, very enjoyable vlog, I've told everyone in the Sun Inn (my local pub) about your channel and how informative it is,
Really enjoyed thank you
Absolutely fascinating Richard. I'd love to visit these sites one day especially The Ten Bells pub. Living in Nottingham, though, they aren't exactly local for me!
There’s a reasonably cheap premier inn hub on brick lane right in the heart of the area. We stayed there last night.
I had a weekend in London last year on my own just to revisit the sites again. Got a decent but very basic hotel near Paddington for only about £50. I walked a lot and caught the tube a couple of times and there are loads of cheap ethnic food cafes in Whitechapel spitalfields so a visit needn't cost much
I live in notts too! Ten Bells is actual a very decent pub in its own right even without the history tied to it
Let's hear it for the King's Head in Santa Monica! ExPat pub in CA. The site of one of the Rowdiest Bday Parties I have ever attended!! Great video btw!❤
I worked on Spitalfields Church for 3 years during the nineties when we restored all the stonework , we found graffiti carved into one of the windows from 1820
Absolutely brilliant and fascinating video with grateful thanks.
Think I may have just found my new favourite channel!
A first class video well presented will have to visit this area when i am next in London thank you for the information told in such a good way.
An old historic pub, now a Bangladeshi restaurant - Sums up London and the UK
Thank you very informative . Beautiful building's. Until next time.
Wow that was excellent,, I'll definitely be visiting some of these locations.
Thanks Richard !!! I've been watching you for years ! The Ripper story amazes me since I was a kid living in England. I will soon be in London and do the Ripper walk tour with my wife. Sending you love from Argentina.
Thanks Daniel. Look forward to welcoming you both.
Excellent video
As a London Cab Driver… this was fascinating.. Thanks.
This is another fascinating video. I hope those historical locations will remain for many many more years so that we can imagine what kind of life people were leading then.
U would love to go on a Jack the ripper tour.but not just the murder sites..these places too.
Amazing Noel, as the flight attendant said how to you do it. I was tired for you watching your video.
Well done!
very nice! Thank you for the history!
What great story telling! and such a nice voice to listen to.
Excellent loved it all the way👍
Excellent presentation
I do not like change old London vs new
Thank you for this great page
Pleased that you like it, thank you for saying so.
Very Interesting. Thank you
Very interesting! I often wonder if the people of that time were to be thrust into modern day London would they recall places. Great video as per usual.
Absolutely fascinating
Very good , thank u very much 🙂
Excellent as Usual😉
I think it’s sad that the areas and buildings that are prominent in the ripper story have been demolished. Imagine being able to step into Mary Kelly’s ACTUAL room? If it had been preserved there could maybe even have been clues in there. But no- hardly a shred of interest was ever shown in preserving the buildings, rooms nor walls etc associated with the case. It would certainly make the tours more interesting. But town planners have never had a sense of history have they? Famous for destroying everything in the name of ‘progress’ and no doubt the usual backhanders from huge contractors.
I don’t know where you’re from but in England there’s so much old stuff that it’s simply not possible to preserve it all. I agree it’d be interesting to see the room but at the end of the day, it is just that - a room. And it was in the slums. It’s not surprising that they were pulled down.
It would be interesting if a big media producer such as Netflix could make a serie about Jack the Ripper through the eyes of a fictional woman working in the streets of Whitechapel in the period of the murders.
Really enjoyed that thankyou 🏴🇬🇧
A note to those travelling to London: Whitechapel has all the best Bangladeshi restaurants. Take the walking tour, but eat somewhere locally first. You won't regret it.
Good stuff. It was almost like I was there. Thumbs up.
Brilliant thank you
Brilliant !!!! a time capsule of history !!!
EXCELLENT DOCUMANTARY REALLY WELL INVESTIGATED CHEERS👌