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Around Whitechapel |
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I took these photos during my trip to London in 2000, as unfortunately I forgot to take pictures in Whitechapel when I was there in 2001! *Click on the thumbnails to see full-sized images* |
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Royal London Hospital |
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1) Facade of the Royal London Hospital. The current facade dates to the year 1891. 2) The entrance to the Medical College on Turner St. 3) The hospital gardens. I originally thought this was the area known as Bedstead Square, but have now learned that that is the courtyard on the other side of the east wing, which I did spend some time exploring, but didn't take any photos. I am planning to return and take pictures of Bedstead Square as soon as possible, as sadly this area and the east wing are planned to soon be demolished - which I am very upset about. This photo is looking across to the east wing. 4) Looking across the gardens towards St. Philips (though it isn't visible in this photo) 5) Close-up of the lower level of the East Wing - Joseph's apartment was in the east wing basement. That's my sister, Sarah, in the corner, looking bored. She was a good sport though, really! 6) Another look at the east wing 7) Me, puzzling over the superficial therapy room in the hospital basement - we had no idea what this was! |
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St. Philips |
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1. A view of St. Philips Sunday morning (a church that usually features in any telling of Joseph's story) on Turner St. and Stepney way. This is not the original St. Philips, though it was rebuilt in the same place as the original. Besides, it is still quite charming, even if not the original. 2) St. Philips, Saturday afternoon 3) The side of the building facing Turner St. 4) A plaque placed in the facade. 5) The courtyard, where there is an entrance to the library (the church now serves as a library) 6) Garden gate 7) A look inside the garden 8) Another look inside the garden 9) Looking up to the spire from the alley behind the church 10) The entrance to the museum and archives also housed in the building (this museum is open to the public, and features a display about Joseph) 11) Myself, in the courtyard! |
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In The Streets |
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1) Whitechapel Road, on a busy Saturday afternoon 2) Whitechapel Road again, this time very empty early on Sunday morning 3) A close-up of 259 (formerly 123) Whitechapel Road - the white building with the yellow sign. This is where Joseph and Treves first met. I did try to take a better picture of this building while in Whitechapel, but me being me, it ended up as a lovely photo of my finger! 4) A narrow alley in Whitechapel, featured in the 'Jack the Ripper walking tour'. The Ripper murders occured in the autumn of 1888, while Joseph was living in Whitechapel (however, of course, he had nothing to do with them, other than being in the area at the time). 5) The Ten Bells, a famous pub associated with the Ripper murders. 6) A road sign my sister and I found rather silly. It's located on the corner outside St. Philips. |
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Joseph Merrick |
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