Ten Bells Pub

There are a lot of things to be said about London, but I’m not even going to try. When you talk about cities it is impossible to get the true feeling of the city without going. It’s like looking at a picture of Big Ben. In the picture all you see is Big Ben, what you won’t see is the crowd rushing through the streets, the statue of Winston Churchill behind you or Westminster Abby just over your shoulder.

So instead of trying to convey the essence of the city, taking just a bite of the unique little corners is the best way to experience a city without going there.

One of my favorite bites of London was a pub called Ten Bells, also known as the Jack the Ripper pub. One of the required tours to do when you get to London is the Jack the Ripper tour. There are many options for taking the tour, even a free option if you are on a budget. I’m not going to tell you anything about the tour, except that its awesome and you have to go do it for yourself.  At the end of the tour (I took the free one) the tour guide leaves you at a pub called the Ten Bells, named for the church bells next door.



(Christ church next door to Ten Bells pub)

The old world charm of the pub comes from its 1752 origins. It is rumored that at one time or another all of Jack the Rippers victims visited this pub. Moreover, it is speculated that Jack the Ripper himself could have enjoyed a drink in the pub.  Thus, the pub is also called the Jack the Ripper pub.

 

(Ten Bells Pub)



It’s a fun piece of London history, But, don’t worry its not a touristy place. The pub is filled with locals and tourist alike so you don’t lose the flavor of London. Its pretty easy to find the pub. It is right next door to the Spitalfields Market. Try getting off at the Liverpool Street Underground Station. I would give you directions from there but it will be easier on the both of us if you look it up yourself. I will even give you a link to the Transport for London. Have fun.  

Do you have a favorite London pub? One that you have been to or would like to go to? Tell me about it!

Sincerely yours, Lady of Adventure

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