Royal London Hospital, London
The Royal London Hospital holds an fascinating connection to the infamous Jack the Ripper case, adding an intriguing dimension to its historical significance. While the hospital primarily focuses on providing medical care, it has become intertwined with the captivating events surrounding the Whitechapel Murders in the late 19th century.
In April 1888, a woman named Emma Smith passed away at the hospital. Although her account shortly before her death suggested an attack by a gang rather than being a victim of Jack the Ripper, her name carries importance as the first to appear in the broader Whitechapel Murders records.
Another noteworthy incident involving the hospital occurred in October 1888, when Mr. George Lusk received a kidney along with the infamous 'From Hell' letter. Subsequently, the kidney was sent to the London Hospital for examination by Dr. Thomas Openshaw, the Pathological Curator. The police aimed to determine whether the kidney belonged to Jack the Ripper's fourth victim, Catherine Eddowes, who was murdered on September 30, 1888. Regrettably, Dr. Openshaw could only conclude that the specimen constituted half of a left human kidney, and he was unable to determine its gender or the duration since its removal from the body.
The London Hospital Museum previously hosted an exhibition dedicated to the hospital's connection to the Jack the Ripper case, including a copy of the infamous 'From Hell' letter and other memorabilia associated with the Whitechapel Murders events.
In April 1888, a woman named Emma Smith passed away at the hospital. Although her account shortly before her death suggested an attack by a gang rather than being a victim of Jack the Ripper, her name carries importance as the first to appear in the broader Whitechapel Murders records.
Another noteworthy incident involving the hospital occurred in October 1888, when Mr. George Lusk received a kidney along with the infamous 'From Hell' letter. Subsequently, the kidney was sent to the London Hospital for examination by Dr. Thomas Openshaw, the Pathological Curator. The police aimed to determine whether the kidney belonged to Jack the Ripper's fourth victim, Catherine Eddowes, who was murdered on September 30, 1888. Regrettably, Dr. Openshaw could only conclude that the specimen constituted half of a left human kidney, and he was unable to determine its gender or the duration since its removal from the body.
The London Hospital Museum previously hosted an exhibition dedicated to the hospital's connection to the Jack the Ripper case, including a copy of the infamous 'From Hell' letter and other memorabilia associated with the Whitechapel Murders events.
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Sight Name: Royal London Hospital
Sight Location: London, England (See walking tours in London)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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