About Whitechapel
Whitechapel is the entrance to the great continent we call East London. Whitechapel is today a very different area compared to years gone by. If you are in Whitechapel and you are looking for some entertaining company, then look no further than Diamond Escorts. We have the best Whitechapel escorts that you will find. They surpass all expectations, not only in looks but in personality and whichever lady you choose to see, we promise you an unforgettable evening of excitement and passion. Don't be shy, pick up the phone now and book, we will rush the lady of your choice direct to you and make your evening in Whitechapel perfect.Whitechapel is an inner city area within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, located just 3.4 miles east of Charing Cross. As are many areas of the East End of London, the resident population are of varied ethnic origins, but primarily Bengali. The heart of Whitechapel is its High Street and Whitechapel High Street and Whitechapel Road are now part of the A11, which historically was the initial part of the Roman road between Colchester and the City of London. As a result of this there were many coaching inns lining Whitechapel High Street to provide accommodation for weary travellers.
During the late 16th century the suburb of Whitechapel as well as its surrounding areas, had become widely known as 'the other half of London', outside the City Walls and generally beyond official controls and as such it attracted the less, shall we say fragrant activities of the city, such as breweries, tanneries, slaughterhouses and foundries, this included the Whitechapel Bell Foundry which cast the Philadelphia's Liberty Bell and London's Big Ben bell.
Between the 17th century and the mid-19th century the area saw a population change as a constant flow of more or less destitute people took up residence in Whitechapel in search of work and a better life amidst the industries and mercantile businesses. Whitechapel together with many surrounding areas, such as Wapping, Aldgate, Bethnal Green, Mile End, etc by the 1840's had devolved into what could be described as classic Dickensian London. There were major problems of poverty and overcrowding and although Whitechapel Road itself was not so badly affected during this period, it was home to the warrens of small dark streets branching from it and these contained the indescribable suffering, filth and danger.
During the Victorian era the population of the poor English was then added to, with an increase in immigrants from all over, in particular Irish and Jewish. The poverty drove many women of those times to prostitution in order to survive. It was eleven of these prostitutes that were killed by the legendary serial killer known as 'Jack the Ripper'.
Another famous person connected to Whitechapel was The "Elephant Man", Joseph Carey Merrick who became well known in Whitechapel, as he was exhibited in a shop on the Whitechapel Road. He was rescued by Dr Frederick Treves of the Royal London Hospital which was situated opposite the actual shop where he had been on display. There is a museum in the hospital covering his life and the pain and suffering that he endured.
Today we see a very different Whitechapel and like many of its surrounding areas it is undergoing major regeneration. It is well worth visiting Whitechapel as behind all the redevelopment you will still be able to see some of the old Whitechapel and imagine just what it was like in years gone by.
