top of page

The Ten Bells

Jul 3

1 min read

0

4

0

Aldgate, London. Dating back to 1750 and originally known as the Eight Bells Alehouse. Named for the number of bells in the peal housed in the Christ Church Spitalfields next door, the name was changed in 1788 when the church added two more bells. The pub stands on Commercial Street, where the infamous Jack the Ripper murders took place in 1888 (it was briefly renamed Jack the Ripper in 1976). Two of his victims, Annie Chapman and Mary Jane Kelly, were alleged to have been patrons of the pub, using it to pick up clients for prostitution. A triangle shaped corner building opens up to a small interior with a central bar. It features two murals: "Spitalfields in Ye Olden Time - Visiting a Weaver's Shop" (19th century), and "Spitalfields in Modern Times" (21st Century). A cozy atmosphere to enjoy a Fuller's London Pride.

ree
ree
ree

Jul 3

1 min read

0

4

0

Related Posts

Comments

Share Your ThoughtsBe the first to write a comment.
bottom of page