Jack the Ripper 10k Running Tour

Sun 27th October 2024

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Jack the Ripper 10k Running Tour

From Secret London Runs

  • Date Sun 27th October 2024
  • Location London
  • Price £24.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 10km

Event summary

Join Secret London Runs for the Jack the Ripper 10k Running Tour on Sunday 27th October 2024 in London. This unique event will take you on a journey through the back-alleys of East London, delving into the history of the Whitechapel Murders that shook Victorian London in 1888. As you run through the streets, you'll learn about the police, the press, and the conditions faced by East Londoners during that time. Discover the lives of Jack the Ripper's victims and explore various theories surrounding the infamous serial killer. Don't miss this immersive and informative experience that combines fitness with history in a thrilling 10k running tour.

Organiser's Description

On this 10k running tour, as we jog through the back-alleys of East London, you'll be transported back to Victorian London at the time of the Whitechapel Murders.

Our tour begins by running you through the tragic events of 1888 and the surrounding social history: the police, the press and the conditions for East Londoners.

We'll get to know the difficult lives of the victims of Jack the Ripper, before we explore a number of theories around that age-old question - Who Was Jack the Ripper?

Races

  • Jack the Ripper 10k

    £24.00

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Location

Aldgate Station, Aldgate High Street, London, EC3N 1, United Kingdom

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