East London has always been a point of fascination to many. For centuries, it has been a hotbed of culture, crime, fine food and plenty of drink. There’s more to the East End than poverty. But its sinister underworld, murky and unforgiving, has understandably caught the attention most. Gangsters are forever intriguing, feared as they are and have been.
So while it’s important to see the likes of Whitechapel, Bethnal Green and surrounds as more than cauldrons of fear. They are also home to the most charming, amusing and courageous characters London has seen. Still, many want an insight into the darkness. It’s human nature. Here are three tours that shine a light.
