Martin Fido

[PaulB]

Happier times.

9th November 1988 [I can't remember the venue].



[L-R]—

Simon Wood, Martin Fido, Tom Cullen, Paul Begg, Keith Skinner, David Anderson + [off camera] Donald Rumbelow and Robin Odell.

Respect.

Simon

It was the Golden Heart in Commercial Street, on the corner of Hanbury Street. It says a lot about how things have changed, that with the exception of Colin Wilson and Richard Whittington-Egan, almost all the living Ripper authors were assembled in that room. We all signed a sheet of paper, one each, as a souvenir, I seem to recall. The meet was David Andersen's idea. Rumbelow, Odell, Cullen... all in one room... I was in awe.

[Simon Wood]

Thanks Paul,

The Golden Heart. Ah yes.

These days I have trouble remembering . . . sorry, what was your name again?

Martin will be missed, but never forgotten.

Simon

[Herlock Sholmes]

It was the Golden Heart in Commercial Street, on the corner of Hanbury Street. It says a lot about how things have changed, that with the exception of Colin Wilson and Richard Whittington-Egan, almost all the living Ripper authors were assembled in that room. We all signed a sheet of paper, one each, as a souvenir, I seem to recall. The meet was David Andersen's idea. Rumbelow, Odell, Cullen... all in one room... I was in awe.

I’m assuming that’s a coke that you’re drinking Paul?

[Wickerman]

I remember all too well when Martin was here on Casebook, some very invigorating exchanges between us. One of the few, he will be missed. RIP

[PaulB]

I’m assuming that’s a coke that you’re drinking Paul?

Back then, I think it's rather unlikely. Nowadays, it would be. Or more likely a cup of tea.

[Howard Brown]

In case newcomers to Ripperology are unaware of Mr. Fido's work or not as familiar as they'd like to be :


'Jack's Heirs' https://www.jtrforums.com/showthread...ido#post329521

Florence Maybrick https://www.jtrforums.com/showthread...ht=martin+fido

George Chapman https://www.jtrforums.com/showthread...ht=martin+fido

Great Coram Street Mystery https://www.jtrforums.com/showthread...Martin+Fido%22



Martin Fido Videos

https://www.jtrforums.com/showthread.php?t=24738&highlight=martin+fido

Martin Fido's Notes From His Asylum Research

https://www.jtrforums.com/showthread.php?t=12948&highlight=asylum+records

Martin Fido You Tube Collection

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPy3Hu_Yr4-2b8WFNyb_KA

Another link to 70 programs narrated by Martin :

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXPy3Hu_Yr4-2b8WFNyb_KA/playlists

[Howard Brown]

RIP Martin

[GUT]

Thanks for 5hose links Howard, a giant in the ripper world.

[Elamarna]

I recall a wonderful afternoon with Martin last September, walking the grave sites.

A wonderful time.

Rip Martin.

[Simon Wood]

Hi All,

A message in respect of Martin Fido from Donald Rumbelow—

I was in touch with Austin, as were Paul and Keith, from the beginning when we first heard of this terrible accident. All of us were hoping for a miracle recovery but it soon became clear that this was not going to happen. His loss has come as a great shock. Although we sometimes disagreed, in all the years that I knew him there was none of that verbal violence that exists in Ripper circles today. Martin was always the gentleman, in the old fashioned sense of the word, and discussion with him was a pleasure. The topics could be wide-ranging. I think that I must have had more discussions with him about Charles Dickens than JTR. I know that he will be missed, in fact is already missed, by friends and family. He was a true original.

Regards, Don

[Harry D]

Feared the worst when I saw his name.

A tremendous loss. Thank you Mr Fido for your everlasting contributions to the Ripper world.

[Monty]

Had the pleasure of his time on a few occasions. Every moment a joy.

Fond memories of a true gentleman.

Monty

[SuspectZero]

I had the pleasure of meeting him for the first time last year at the True Crime convention in London. Delightful man. Very kind and very smart. He will be missed by many.

[DirectorDave]

Thanks for all your great work in Ripperology Martin

I hope the high esteem that Martin is held in by many who never met him is a source of some comfort to his family at this sad time.

I think he was as close as anyone will ever come to solving this thing.

[Ginger]

A great loss.