Sbg

[Mike Covell]

Hi all,

I have recently been reading the excellent "Ultimate Jack the Ripper Sourcebook" by Stewart P. Evans and Keith Skinner and found the following term in chapter 33, p600,

"He stated that he came from SBG"

Does anyone know what SBG actually means? A modern google search shows some sort of kick boxing association!

[Nothing to see]

Southern boxing group? Doesn't seem likely for Jack's time. Southbridge?

[Steve S]

That threw me!...It's on p542 in mine........No idea at all!...thinking geographical...Saint..?...South..?
Steve

[Mike Covell]

A few suggestions but all are modern,
SBG Second Battle group, formed in WW2
SBG Second Battle group, re-enactment formed in the 70's
SBG Sheffield Botanical Gardens, possibly...

SBG Martial Arts Group
SBG Something to do with metal working!
SBG Saudi Binladen Group....No!

[Nothing to see]

Southern Botanical Gardens?

South Boys' Gym?

Swansea by gum?

[Suzi]

Googling SBG is an education in itself!!

[ChrisGeorge]

Hi all,

I have recently been reading the excellent "Ultimate Jack the Ripper Sourcebook" by Stewart P. Evans and Keith Skinner and found the following term in chapter 33, p600,

"He stated that he came from SBG"

Does anyone know what SBG actually means? A modern google search shows some sort of kick boxing association!

Hi Mike

I had to contact SPE about something else, so I have asked him if he might be able to elucidate what SBG means.

Chris

[Rob Clack]

Could be something like Board of Guardians. I.E. "Southwark Board of Guardians.
Only thing I can think of.

Rob

[Suzi]

Could be something like Board of Guardians. I.E. "Southwark Board of Guardians.
Only thing I can think of.

Rob

Swallow (Bloody) Gardens

[Steve S]

I like 'South something Gardens'.........
There's also Small Box Girder.......Army bridging equipment..........
Steve

[Nothing to see]

Southsea Boy's Guild?

Southern B******'s Getogether? Probably not for Jack's time. I'll be interested when you find out what it means.

[RJM]

Could it be ______ Bethnal Green?

[Dave O]

Hi Robert,

I thought of St. Matthew's when you posted, but then saw this in a summary guide to a local archive:

S/SBG
Records of the Shoreditch and Bethnal Green District
Nursing Association
1945-1965 5 items

So Shoreditch/Bethnal Green?

Cheers,
Dave

[Mike Covell]

Dear me, you lot are Some Bloody Good!

I have had several suggestions, sent via here, jtrforums.com and even an excellent one from facebook. Am checking dates etc to see if any where actually established in 1889, and if so will post findings on here.
Thanks for your help folks!