Our GCSE history tours directly support the following curriculum themes:
• The development of British policing in the 19th century
• Law and order in Whitechapel, London
• Crime, poverty, immigration, and public fear
• Investigative limitations of Victorian-era policing
Curriculum-Linked Topics Explored
Students and teachers will engage with:
• Contemporary newspaper articles covering the murders of Martha Tabram and Polly Nicholls
• Coroner’s report into the death of Annie Chapman
• Forensic findings by Dr Frederick Blackwell on Elizabeth Stride
• Eyewitness testimony from Elizabeth Long
• Policing and public reaction, including the Mile End Vigilance Committee and official police notices
• The role of social conditions, including overcrowding, antisemitism, and local unrest
This Victorian London educational tour makes use of authentic case records, primary sources, and direct links to KS4 assessment objectives.
Why Choose This Tour?
Unlike other Jack the Ripper school tours, this experience goes beyond storytelling:
• Delivered by the Ripperologist who solved the case
• Focused on forensic methodology and historical interpretation
• Tailored to GCSE exam themes and educational outcomes
• Interactive discussions throughout – including:
o Why couldn’t the police catch Jack the Ripper?
o How did Victorian London contribute to the killer’s success?
o What were the investigative failings – and what do they tell us about policing then and now?
Experience Whitechapel as It Was
Students will explore the real streets and alleyways where the Whitechapel murders took place, including key sites associated with the Autumn of Terror. The tour covers:
• The lives of the ‘unfortunates’ and immigrant communities
• Key victims including Emma Smith, Martha Tabram, and Mary Jane Kelly
• Social history of Whitechapel during Jack the Ripper’s reign
Led by Russell Edwards – The Man Who Solved the Mystery
After 14 years of research and four years of forensic testing, Russell Edwards uncovered Jack the Ripper’s real identity – Aaron Kosminski – using DNA from an original crime scene artifact. Students will hear directly from the investigator who rewrote criminal history.
This is history brought to life – with evidence.
Book Your Educational Tour Today
• Ideal for KS4 students studying crime and punishment or 19th-century Britain
• Flexible group sizes and risk assessment support available
• Tours tailored to your school’s academic needs
• Based in London’s Whitechapel, the heart of the original crimes
Call 07961 746 813 or email russelledwards@btinternet.com
