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Andrew Spallek
Inspector
Username: Aspallek
Post Number: 347
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, January 24, 2004 - 3:50 pm: |       |
Hello folks!
As I've mentioned on another thread, I'm planning a short visit to London in March. I'd appreciate some suggestions as to Ripper-related sights that can be seen quickly, i.e. no great distances and no great amount of searching required. I've done the East End a number of times, so I'd like to concentrate on other areas. As always, I'll have an "all zones" Tube pass.
Graves? I've already seen Nicholls and Eddowes markers. Stride, Kelly, suspects???
Other sights in and around London related to JtR?
Oh, bear in mind that my wife and children we be accompanying me (great airfare, US$450 return from St. Louis). Also, general suggestions on what the kids would like to do would be appreciated (they've never been to London).
Thanks --
Andy S.
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Natalie Severn
Inspector
Username: Severn
Post Number: 232
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, January 24, 2004 - 4:17 pm: | |
Hi Andrew,just off the top of my head;
The Tower of London and just beside it All hallows by the Tower from whose balcony Pepys watched the fire spread across London[church].
Somerset House not far from the Tower but you need to get the tube to Embankment]there is a lovely view of the River from the terrace which is also a cafe.Historical too with links to Nelson and it was where all our records were until fairly recently.Covent gGarden is only a short distance and full of interesting goings on -the kids love it!
You should try to get a boat trip from Westminster Bridge to Greenwich or the Tower.You"ll see many of the sights from there including the London Eye and the new pedestrian bridge.If i think of some more near each other I"ll post them --right now I"m on a borrowed computer and have only about ten minutes left1 Best Natalie |
Natalie Severn
Inspector
Username: Severn
Post Number: 233
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, January 24, 2004 - 4:25 pm: | |
Sorry andrew I didnt read your post carefully enough! anyway those are interesting sights and just next to Somerset House are theInns of Court-fascinating -and the Norman church inside houses efigies of the original Knights of the Templarintact from the 12th or 13th century.Druitt"s chambers are nearby in Bench Walk.best Natalie |
Andrew Spallek
Inspector
Username: Aspallek
Post Number: 348
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, January 24, 2004 - 4:40 pm: | |
Thanks, Natalie. No need to apologize. I'm also looking for general sights of interests, especially for the kids. Actually, I'm going to try to talk them out of the Tower since it's so pricey and I've never found it all that interesting! The boat trip is a good idea! My 13-year-old daughter wants to see the Globe and I've always heard Southwark Cathedral is worth the visit, though I've not done so myself.
Anyone else with other Ripper-related sights?
Andy S.
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Natalie Severn
Inspector
Username: Severn
Post Number: 235
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, January 24, 2004 - 5:12 pm: | |
Andrew yes the Globe is really good with all sorts for everyone and Southwark Cathedral I looked at it today actually! The Clink prison is nearby the lovely ruin of Winchester house, Southwark cathedral is beautiful!This is allnear the tate modern too in case you are interested with St Pauls just across the river and now reachable by using the new foot bridge,You can also take the ferry from the Tate modern to the tate Britain now [if you like that sort of thing]
the ferry is right outside the Globe theatre. Natalie |
Mark Andrew Pardoe
Inspector
Username: Picapica
Post Number: 183
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2004 - 2:50 pm: | |
Whatho Andrew.
Never found the Tower interesting?! There's a nice wooden block and an axe waiting for the likes of you.
Cheers, Mark (the man in the black hood with a sharpening stone) |
Caroline Anne Morris
Chief Inspector
Username: Caz
Post Number: 675
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 26, 2004 - 7:32 am: | |
Hi Andrew,
The kids (particularly the 13 year-old) might enjoy the London Dungeon, a stone’s throw from London Bridge Station.
Also, look out for any special exhibitions going on at the various museums (South Kensington Tube) while you’re over here. And the Science Museum is always a favourite with kids.
I agree with Nat about Covent Garden – something for all ages there. You can take rickshaw rides too!
I’d make sure your ‘all zone’ passes cover buses as well as the Tube. In central London you have to get bus tickets in advance now, they won’t take cash on board any more.
Love,
Caz
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