April 29, 2013–Walk on our own in London’s East End

The East End was famous for Jack the Ripper.  At that time it was a slum with about a million people all crowded into single rooms of decaying houses with adequate water or sewage facilities.  More than half of all children died before the age of five and prostitution and alcoholism was abundant.

A New Mosque in East End

Old school building still in use.

This building has been Christian Church, Jewish Synagogue and now a Mosque

   

Old building that have been saved from destruction.

 

 

Truman’s Brewery

View from a sculpture in the park

  Ten Bells Pub Elaine in Ten Bells Pub at the Truman’s Beer tap.  Beer has been brewed since 1666.  This bar was frequently visited by many of Jack the Ripper victims and it is near where most of them lived.

Pictures of the inside of the Pub:

         

  Murals on the wall indicate the area back when it was known for prostitution.

Stairs to the restrooms are very steep and well worn.  The faucet is labeled 1902.

  

London has construction all over the city.  Many buildings with unusual design and architecture.