Jack the Ripper's London

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Step into the grim and dangerous world of Jack the Ripper’s London, where the streets of Whitechapel were filled with poverty, crime, and despair. In this video we look at Victorian East London, we explore the harsh living conditions, overcrowded slums, and the desperate struggles of the working-class poor who lived in fear of the infamous serial killer, Jack the Ripper.

What was life like in Whitechapel in 1888? Why was the East End a breeding ground for crime, disease, and violence? We'll look at workhouses, lodging houses, and dark alleyways that set the stage for the Whitechapel murders.

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If you're interested in London's social history, you might find the following books interesting:

London: A Social History - https://amzn.to/3Qbm4qQ (Amazon)

London Labour and the London Poor - https://amzn.to/3WSKqJR (Amazon)

The London Underworld in the Victorian Period: Authentic First-Person Accounts by Beggars, Thieves and Prostitutes - https://amzn.to/3WR3uIk (Amazon)

Charles Booth's London Poverty Maps: A Landmark Reassessment of Booth's Social Survey - https://amzn.to/4hrkwFr (Amazon)

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