
Why was 19th century Whitechapel so difficult to police?
Why was 19th century Whitechapel so difficult to police?
Using original documents from our collection, students will explore the key features of Whitechapel in the 19th century to uncover why this area was such a challenge for the Metropolitan Police. Students will also discover how the police sought to overcome these challenges, from dressing as women to developing silent footwear, in their bid to rid Whitechapel of Jack the Ripper.
Connections to the curriculum:
- EDEXCEL GCSE History (9-1) Crime and Punishment Through Time
- OCR GCSE History B (9–1) Schools History Project: Crime and Punishment, c.1250 to present
This session is delivered as a:
at The National Archives
2 hours
All activities must be booked in advance.
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