Jack the Ripper & the East End
Jack the Ripper is Britain's most infamous murderer, and for over 120 years, his identity and motives have mystified police and professionals investigating the case. And from Thursday 15 May - Sunday 2 November, the Museum in Docklands brings you Jack the Ripper & the East End - the first exhibition to explore the Jack the Ripper murders and their enduring legacy.
Step back in time to Victorian Whitechapel, and discover the human stories behind the sensational reports - explore the lives of the victims, witnesses, suspects and police, and the world they lived in. The exhibition gives you the chance to examine, for the first time, surviving documents and artefacts from the investigation - from police files and photographs to letters from the public and supposed Ripper himself.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a lively programme of talks, walks, films and discussions that will explore the issues raised - from policing, the press and prostitution, to the fascination that still surrounds Jack the Ripper in today's culture.
On Saturday 17 May, join a panel of experts and Ripperologists as they discuss the Ripper's true identity in 'Who was Jack the Ripper?'. On Thursday 22 May, 'Would the Ripper be caught today?' is the focus of discussion - with a comparison of policing techniques between 1880's London and today, with police and forensic experts from the Metropolitan Police.
On Sunday 8 June, Ian Christie, Professor of Film and Media History at Birkbeck University, explores Jack the Ripper's many film appearances. And on Saturday 13 September, join Professor Clive Bloom for a day conference exploring the Ripper's effect on popular culture.
Throughout the duration of the exhibition, there are a series of Blue Badge guided walks and Thursday lunchtime talks to accompany Jack the Ripper & the East End.
Note: Due to its sensitive nature, the Museum in Docklands does not recommend this exhibition for children under the age of 12.
For more information on the exhibition and to buy tickets, visit Museum in Docklands - Jack the Ripper & the East End (www.museumindocklands.org.uk/English/EventsExhibitions/Special/JTR/).