In the autumn of 1888 londons east end was terrorised by a series of gruesome murders the perpetrator dubbed jack the ripper was never caught and his identity remains a mystery this walking tour follows in the footsteps of the infamous ripper around the alleys arches and dark passages of whitechapel where the crushers coves slummers and unfortunates of 19th century london plied their trade a friendly knowledgeable guide will help to explore the historical background of the murders