The bright lights and city bustle of East London make it hard to imagine that only a century ago, the inhabitants were gripped by terror - the infamous Whitechapel Murders - or reign of terror of Jack the Ripper.

Today, tourists flock equally intrigued and repulsed by the story that began in Whitechapel in 1888 and has been the stuff of nightmares ever since.

Step back in time to the 1880’s where the scene was a maze of dark, foggy alleyways and narrow cobbled streets lit only by a few flickering gas lights. Several days a week Commercial Street housed the market traders selling wares from wooden carts, but in 1888 there was an atmosphere of panic among the inhabitants of Whitechapel.

One name spread fear through the suburb, as for the first time, its whisper echoed through the streets; Jack the Ripper!

So, what happened all those years ago to inspire the modern-day historical expert and cloak and dagger amateur sleuth alike, to attempt to solve the mystery of this shadowy monster?

You will learn about:

• The victims and where they were found
• Who were the suspects
• Letter Jack the Ripper sent to police

The History Journals

We create enlightening history books for people looking to learn about topics in a quick study guide format. Our books won’t take you days to read (or listen to) - but can be enjoyed over a cup of coffee and an hour or so of your time. They are the perfect starter to see if you’d like to delve deeper into any specific subject.