6.30pm - 7.20pm

Kings Stores
14 Widegate Street, London, E1
(cnr Widegate St and Sandy's Row)

- This pub is so named because the building was used by Henry VIII as an arsenal. There used to be a sign outside claiming that Jack the Ripper was last seen here, apparently by a roast chestnut seller.

Leaving the Kings Stores, go through Artillery Passage, which looks similar to how it would have done a century ago. This leads into Artillery Lane, where No.56 is worthy of note as a fine example of Georgian housing. This leads directly into Whites Row, where at the time of the Ripper murders, there stood a narrow alley called Millers Court on the site of what is now a car park. Mary Jane Kelly, the Ripper's sixth victim, was dismembered in her flat here in the early hours of 9th November 1888.

Turn right along Commercial St. Note Fashion St immediately opposite ­ where at least 2 of the Ripper's victims lived, in rough lodging houses. Further down Commercial St on the left is Thrawl St, where Mary Ann Nichols (victim no.2) lived. Also, the corner of this street is where Mary Jane Kelly was last seen alive, talking to a man believed to be the Ripper. He had a heavy moustache and was dressed in a long dark coat, wore a red neckerchief, and carried a large black bag, which presumably carried the instruments he used to dismember her.

7.30pm - 8.15pm

Princess Alice
40-42 Commercial St, E1
(cnr Wentworth St and Commercial St)

- Frequented by John "Leather Apron" Pizer, accused but later cleared of the Ripper murders, also by Frances Coles, the last official victim of the Whitechapel murders.

After the Alice, proceed along Wentworth St until you reach the junction with Brick Lane.

8.20pm - 8.55pm

Archers
42 Osborn Street, E1
(cnr Old Montague St and Brick Lane)

- No definite association with the Ripper, but it's a good enough pub to stop for another swift half.
Leaving the Archers, proceed up Brick Lane, noting the many eating establishments for which this street is famous. The next pub is a short way down Heneage St, the 3rd turning on the right.

9.00pm - 9.50pm

Pride of Spitalfields
3 Heneage Street, E1

- We will stay slightly longer in this one, because it's really good. No known Ripper asociation, but lots of interesting pictures on the walls, and an excellent selection of beers. As a special treat, everyone will be bought a free drink of their choice (within reason, ie no champagne cocktails!) in this pub, courtesy of London Mensa. After perusing the wide choice on offer, simply let Steve know what you would like!

Exiting from Heneage St, proceed right up Brick Lane a short distance, then turn left along Fournier St. Note the window shutters on some houses, which originally belonged to French Huguenot immigrants. Turn right into Wilkes St, continue to the end and stop on the right hand side corner where it meets Hanbury St. On the opposite side of the road, where a brewery courtyard is today, stood No.29 Hanbury St, where the Ripper's 3rd victim, Annie Chapman, was murdered in a room she had hired for the night of 8th September 1888.

Turn left along Hanbury St. At the end of the street we reach the next pub...

10.00pm - 10.25pm

Golden Heart
110 Commercial Street, London, E1
(cnr Hanbury St and Commercial St)

- Just a swift half here, because yet again this pub has no recorded link with the Ripper, although it certainly existed on this site back in 1888 (it has since been rebuilt), so it's inevitable that at least some of his victims would have drunk here. It is noteworthy for its association with the BritArt movement; apparently Gilbert and George and Tracey Emin are occasionally to be found drinking here.

Proceed one block left down Commercial St, where you will find the last pub...

10.25pm - 11.00pm

Ten Bells
84 Commercial Street, London, E1
(cnr Commercial St and Fournier St)

- This famous pub was established in 1753. Although the exterior has been rebuilt, the interior remains much the same as it would have been in 1888. On the back wall there is a large tile picture entitled "Spitalfields in Olden Time". On the wall opposite the bar there was until recently a board listing the Ripper's victims. At least 2 of the victims, Annie Chapman and Mary Kelly, drank in this pub on the night they were murdered, though it is likely that it would have been patronised by all the other victims at some time, as well as Jack himself.

At closing time we will go back to Brick Lane for a well-earned meal. If anyone wants escorting back to the tube stations (Aldgate East or Liverpool St) beforehand, please let Steve know.