Gunthorpe Street (Martha Tabram's Murder Site), London
Gunthorpe Street, once called Georges Yard, is a narrow passage in the historic East End of London that captures the essence of the area's dark and historic past. Nestled next to the White Hart pub on Whitechapel High Street, it's a concealed treasure, maintaining much of its atmospheric charm. Accessed through an archway and adorned with cobblestones, it carries whispers of a bygone time.
In their heyday, both the pub and the alley were prominent landmarks at the heart of Whitechapel. This area was notorious, and Gunthorpe Street, together with its adjacent counterpart, Angel Alley, were well-known locations for secret rendezvous. When individuals sought a sheltered spot for their meetings, these alleys became favored hideaways for clandestine encounters.
George's Yard Buildings, a corridor within Gunthorpe Street, gained infamy as the location where Martha Tabram's body was discovered on the morning of August 7, 1888. Although her murder is not officially attributed to Jack the Ripper, it holds a place of significance. Unlike the Ripper's other victims, Martha was stabbed multiple times rather than having her throat slit. Some argue that this difference in 'modus operandi' sets her apart. However, with 39 stab wounds, the timing of the crime, and the brutality of the attack, many firmly believe Martha's murder should be considered the first at the hands of the Ripper.
On that ill-fated day, Martha and her companion, May Ann 'Pearly Poll' Connelly, had a chance encounter with two men at a nearby pub. Opting for different alleyways, Martha chose one path while Pearly ventured down another. Tragically, Martha never reappeared from the alley, forever intertwining her destiny with the eerie legacy of Gunthorpe Street.
Today, as you gaze down Gunthorpe Street towards the entrance of Whitechapel High Road, you can imagine the chilling scene that unfolded at George's Yard Buildings, serving as a reminder of the dark secrets that once permeated this historic alleyway.
In their heyday, both the pub and the alley were prominent landmarks at the heart of Whitechapel. This area was notorious, and Gunthorpe Street, together with its adjacent counterpart, Angel Alley, were well-known locations for secret rendezvous. When individuals sought a sheltered spot for their meetings, these alleys became favored hideaways for clandestine encounters.
George's Yard Buildings, a corridor within Gunthorpe Street, gained infamy as the location where Martha Tabram's body was discovered on the morning of August 7, 1888. Although her murder is not officially attributed to Jack the Ripper, it holds a place of significance. Unlike the Ripper's other victims, Martha was stabbed multiple times rather than having her throat slit. Some argue that this difference in 'modus operandi' sets her apart. However, with 39 stab wounds, the timing of the crime, and the brutality of the attack, many firmly believe Martha's murder should be considered the first at the hands of the Ripper.
On that ill-fated day, Martha and her companion, May Ann 'Pearly Poll' Connelly, had a chance encounter with two men at a nearby pub. Opting for different alleyways, Martha chose one path while Pearly ventured down another. Tragically, Martha never reappeared from the alley, forever intertwining her destiny with the eerie legacy of Gunthorpe Street.
Today, as you gaze down Gunthorpe Street towards the entrance of Whitechapel High Road, you can imagine the chilling scene that unfolded at George's Yard Buildings, serving as a reminder of the dark secrets that once permeated this historic alleyway.
Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in London. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "黑料吃瓜网: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Download The 黑料吃瓜网 App
Gunthorpe Street (Martha Tabram's Murder Site) on Map
Sight Name: Gunthorpe Street (Martha Tabram's Murder Site)
Sight Location: London, England (See walking tours in London)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: London, England (See walking tours in London)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in London, England
Create Your Own Walk in London
Creating your own self-guided walk in London is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Sherlock Holmes Tour in London
Among a myriad of other, real-life celebrities who have ever called London their home, perhaps the most famous is the fictional consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes, created by Conan Doyle. Indeed, the ingenious sleuth has left an indelible mark on the literary and cultural landscape of London ever since the appearance of the first stories about him in the late 1880s. Years on, there are several... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Charles Dickens Tour
Imagine a world without Dickens. No Oliver Twist, no Ebenezer Scrooge, no brooding orphans wandering foggy streets with suspiciously eloquent vocabularies. Tough to picture, right? That鈥檚 because Charles Dickens didn鈥檛 just leave a mark on literature鈥攈e practically steamrolled through it in a horse-drawn carriage. Recognized as the undisputed heavyweight of Victorian storytelling, he... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.5 Km or 2.8 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.5 Km or 2.8 Miles
Harry Potter Walking Tour II
The Harry Potter movies and London go together like Butterbeer and a cold winter night at Hogsmeade. While much of the magical world was brought to life with computer-generated images and studio sets, quite a few iconic scenes were filmed right in the heart of the British capital, transforming ordinary city spots into wizarding landmarks. Here's a look at six more London locations where the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
London's Historic Pubs Walk
If there鈥檚 any more iconic symbol for London than Big Ben or the London Eye, then it must be the traditional English pub. And London sure is full of them, dating from pre-Victorian times to just about five minutes ago.
With so much history surrounding London there is no shortage of historic pubs to choose from. Whether you fancy half-timbered, rambling watering holes or small but perfectly... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.6 Km or 3.5 Miles
With so much history surrounding London there is no shortage of historic pubs to choose from. Whether you fancy half-timbered, rambling watering holes or small but perfectly... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.6 Km or 3.5 Miles
Shakespeare's London Walking Tour
You might know him as 鈥渢he Bard,鈥� but to England, William Shakespeare is practically the patron saint of poetic plot twists. Born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon to John Shakespeare, a glove maker and town official, and Mary Arden from a prosperous farming family, young William started life with ink in his veins and Latin on his mind. Grammar school likely gave him his first taste of rhetoric.... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.7 Km or 2.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.7 Km or 2.9 Miles
London Introduction Walking Tour
London: the capital of England, heart of the UK, and international heavyweight in history, culture, and sheer charm. Its name comes straight out of Rome. Londinium was founded circa 43 AD as a trading post. Then came Queen Boudica in 61 AD, who, let鈥檚 say, didn鈥檛 care much for Roman urban planning and burnt it to the ground. But Londinium wasn鈥檛 one to stay down鈥攊t bounced back,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Useful Travel Guides for Planning Your Trip
London Souvenirs: 18 Distinctively British Products for Travelers
Most visitors to London consider shopping as part of their must-do London experience. From street markets to Victorian arcades to snobbish Sloane Square to busy Oxford Street, there are a host of shops selling items which typically represent this vibrant city. Whether you are shopping for souvenirs...