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Elephants, Beggars & Gangsters – Walk & Drinks

Elephants, Beggars & Gangsters – Walk & Drinks

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A forthcoming walking tour in Whitechapel explores the history of the East End, focusing on the Elephant Man and 1960s gangster activity along Whitechapel and Mile End Roads. The 2-mile linear route begins at Whitechapel Underground entrance and includes refreshments near Stepney Green. The £4 fee is payable to the qualified guide on the day.

Walk length 2 miles/3 km approx. Linear. A walk full of history in this fascinating area of the East End, exploring the Whitechapel and Mile End Roads. Here about the story behind the elephant man and see the hangouts of some of the most notorious London gangsters of the 1960s and a great deal more... Walk Cost: £4 cash on the day organizer fee (the host is a qualified London guide). For paypal it is '[colin45@hotmail.co.uk'](http://colin45@hotmail.co.uk'/) Please send as friends and family to avoid charges. For bank transfer message organizer. Meeting The walk largely follows the Whitechapel and Mill End Roads and will start outside Whitechapel underground/entrance on Court Street (see photo above). Meet at 4.00pm. We will go for refreshments close to Stepney Green tube. Please keep your 'RSVP' updated for this event as it would help to get accurate numbers and determine who is turning up for the walk; my phone number is Colin 07709 305681. Walking Safety Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking shoes, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/Escape-London-City-Explorers/pages/23195445/Terms_and_Conditions/) COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME. MANY THANKS.

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Elephants, Beggars & Gangsters – Walk & Drinks takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 16:00.

Elephants, Beggars & Gangsters – Walk & Drinks is held at Whitechapel in London (277 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BY).

Tickets for Elephants, Beggars & Gangsters – Walk & Drinks are priced at £4. Live prices and availability are shown on meetup.com.

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