Whitechapel

Whitechapel has historically been the heart of the local community – a key hamlet of the East End which has catered for the changing migrant population for generations. A symbol of the East End’s multi-layered history is the Brick Lane Mosque, which has previously served as a church and a synagogue. Within Whitechapel, many of the historic buildings still form part of the rich urban character, including the heritage churches and synagogues, and the historic shop fronts and hospital on the Whitechapel Road. These have been joined by new landmark buildings, including the East London Mosque, Idea Store and Royal London Hospital. This area has also been a historic centre of philanthropic and community organisations, which have served the changing communities of Whitechapel. The main high street and…

The first important factor that needs to be consider when investigating Jack the Ripper case is the location and background of the community that the murders were found in. The area that the murders were found was in Whitechapel which is in the east end of London. Whitechapel was an area of poverty in London. William Rubinstein writes, “Whitechapel . . . was synonymous with urban poverty and squalor. . . According to Charles Booth's Life and Labour of the People in London, (1891-1903), the…

For over a century, the identity of Jack the Ripper has remained a mystery that continues to haunt criminal experts around the world. Jack the Ripper, formally known as the Whitechapel Fiend, committed gruesome murders in the year 1888 around Whitechapel, London. The killer was never caught and many men are still suspects today. Among these men are a traveling doctor, a boot-maker and a Polish immigrant. Francis Tumblety was a traveling doctor who sold Indian herbs throughout North America…

I. The Police The Whitechapel (H) Division of Scotland Yard played a key role in creating an image of Jack the Ripper and in aggravating tensions between the stories told by the press and the public of Whitechapel. Before the Ripper killings, Whitechapel was a filthy slum full of prostitutes, violent gangs, corruption, and crime. In these “bad old days,” the police were already dealing with many crimes and gang violence. The Metropolitan Police had become more organized to reduce gang activity…

Ripper Her fingers shook as she twisted the key in the lock. It was dark out already, although it was only seven thirty. Wrapping her shawl more tightly around her shoulders, Alice began to walk. Nobody could describe her as a delicate, excitable debutante, like the women for whom she worked­ not prone to fainting or having the vapors­ but even still, Alice felt a distinct sense of unease. In broad daylight, at the best of times, people would go on about the dangers lying within the streets of…

Jack The Ripper Assignment Suspect - Montague John Druitt. By Luke Ryan "Jack the Ripper" is the popular name given to a serial killer who killed 5 prostitutes in the East End of London, in the district of Whitechapel, in 1888. The 5 prostitutes were Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes and Mary Jane Kelly. The name “Jack the Ripper” originates from a letter written by someone who claimed to be the killer published at the time of the murders. He was also…

During the year of 1888, Whitechapel London had a series of grisly murders that were committed by a serial killer that would later be labeled as Jack the Ripper. The murders took place from August 31st, 1888 - November 9th, 1888. In total 5 prostitutes were murdered in the area of Whitechapel, to this day, no one knows who committed these horrific murders. Which brings a lot of speculation on who Jack the Ripper was, many theorized that the killers were suspects Francis Tumblety, George Chapman,…

Jack The Ripper Name: Course: Institution: Tutor: Date: Introduction: the identity of Jack the Ripper The Whitechapel area of London was a crime scene between 6th August and 9th November 1888. Five women who were prostitutes were secretly murdered and one of them mutilated. Mary AnnNicholes was murdered on 31st August, Annie Chapman, on 8th September, Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes on 30th September and Mary Jane Kelly on 9th November 1888 (Harrison, 2010). Being…

Fagin represents a time in London that was corrupt, disorganized, and old. Dickens emphasizes the old London in Fagin by connecting him to the streets, he states, “The mud lay thick upon the stones, and a black mist hung over the streets; the rain fell sluggishly down, and everything felt cold and clammy to the touch. It seemed just the night when it befitted such a being as the Jew to be abroad. As he glided steadily along, creeping beneath the shelter of the walls and doorways, the hideous old…

Jack the Ripper was a serial killer from Whitechapel, London, known for the brutal murder of five prostitutes in 1888. He has become known as the first serial killer. His murders are probably the most reputable crimes in history. The killer has yet to bet identified and the case is a still a mystery to this day. Multiple witnesses have stated that they have seen him, although he was never been captured. His crime spree was unprecedented in Britain and nothing like it had ever happened. Police…