2010 Conference

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Thank you so much for the info, Mr Clack! There are definitely nutcases on the internet, massively, hysterically producing bad reviews on London hotels! I might book at “Liverpool Street“ then, if it's not more expensive than the “Tower Hill“ on Prescott Street.
Oh my God, I can't believe I'm going to London again!!(After about 8 months already!) And it's the first time of my visiting Whitechapel “extensively“, and I can't believe I'm attending my very first Ripperology conference 2 steps off Miller's Court, and even spending a night in Whitechapel! (Oooh, spooky, morbid much?) I'd hope that some Ripperologists might be interested in a little walk through the sites at night, and perhaps for an even more specific tour on Sunday morning/afternoon?
Plus I had a look in the Bell Pub menu and, yum! Yorkshire puddings with horseradish, wild Scottish roasted salmon, homemade Scottish eggs (what are those?)...Yum, yum yum! And I can't wait to have porridge for breakfast again, which is NOT the same as Yankee oats, and not possible to be had anywhere else than in England!!
Hoping not to have offended or completely repulsed anyone with my enthusiastic expectations,

English born and bred here Maria (despite current location!) and have never been able to understand the attraction of porridge! The Bell menu certainly is excellent though, it is a shame you won't be around on the friday when myself and a few others are putting on a quiz evening in that very pub (no chance I suppose???) but I am sure you will find some willing volunteers to pop across there at some point.

From what I have heard Rob's experiences seem to be pretty common with Liv St (the biggest problem of which is probably being nowhere near Liverpool St) - as you say there seem to be a lot of professional complainers on the internet who like to make out anywhere that's not the Ritz is awful. I wouldn't pay too much attention. But Rob will know much more about hotels in the area than me - this will actually be my first experience of staying in a hotel in London as before I have never had the need, being as I have always been able to impose myself on my parents' flat, albeit I have had to worry about the last trains (they live right across London). However I fully intend to enjoy the night until it's full conclusion and so am staying in a b&b in Bethnal Green, which does actually sound awful.

Look forward to meeting a new face - it is my first conference too, and I'm speaking. Aaagh!

[mariab]

Thank you so much for the info, Mr Clack! There are definitely nutcases on the internet, massively, hysterically producing bad reviews on London hotels! I might book at “Liverpool Street“ then, if it's not more expensive than the “Tower Hill“ on Prescott Street.
Oh my God, I can't believe I'm going to London again!!(After about 8 months already!) And it's the first time of my visiting Whitechapel “extensively“, and I can't believe I'm attending my very first Ripperology conference 2 steps off Miller's Court, and even spending a night in Whitechapel! (Oooh, spooky, morbid much?) I'd hope that some Ripperologists might be interested in a little walk through the sites at night, and perhaps for an even more specific tour on Sunday morning/afternoon?
Plus I had a look in the Bell Pub menu and, yum! Yorkshire puddings with horseradish, wild Scottish roasted salmon, homemade Scottish eggs (what are those?)...Yum, yum yum! And I can't wait to have porridge for breakfast again, which is NOT the same as Yankee oats, and not possible to be had anywhere else than in England!!
Hoping not to have offended or completely repulsed anyone with my enthusiastic expectations,

[Rob Clack]

I've stayed at the Travelodge, Liverpool Street once before and didn't have any problems. The only noise I heard in the morning was the underground trains going in and out of Aldgate which wasn't too loud. And a couple having nookie a couple of rooms from me which was loud.
I usually stay at the Ibis but they have doubled their prices since the last time I stayed there so I've booked into the Liverpool Street Travelodge.

Rob

[mariab]

Hello Phil (if I may),
I'm totally sure I'll enjoy Diddles.
I need to ask everybody, will most people among you stay at the Travellodge “Liverpool Street“ or at the Travellodge “Aldgate East"? Is “Liverpool Street“ really as bad as the internet reviews say (room doors not locking, shower not working, construction going on under the windows from 7.30 a.m.)? And for the “Aldgate East" there aren't any pictures online. (Bad sign?)
I might book at the Premier Inn “Tower Hill“ on Prescott Street, which looks nice for just under £100 a night (which is not cheap, but for just one night it won't break me), just five small blocks from the Pub. Or I'll book at the “Aldgate East", if someone could assure me that the room doors lock and the windows can be opened! (Shades of Mary Kelly, anyone?!)
Thank you so much, and

[Phil Carter]

Hello Maria,

From the little I understand (Suzi will no doubt confirm), Diddles is quite the star attraction. You will enjoying meeting Diddles, methinks...

best wishes

Phil

[mariab]

Suzi,
so sorry to bother you with this, but could you give me the internet link (or phone number) for Liverpool St 24-26th? I might decide to pop in for saturday and sunday, leaving on sunday evening. (Depends on if I find a very early ticket for the Eurostar from Paris or a very early easyjet flight on Saturday morning.)
Oh, and I LOVE cats! It's so cool that you're bringing yours along! Does she travel well?!

[Suzi]

Adam,
cheque is on its way as we speak

Suzi,
me and the cat have unfinished business

Jenni

Ooooooooooh yes we do!!!!! heeeeee
Dids xxx =^_^=

[AdamNeilWood]

Conference update

Dear all,

With the 2010 Ripper Conference just over a month away, time for a full update.

The full line up of speakers has now been confirmed, with the last addition - Trevor Bond - speaking on Frances Coles. The evening before the Conference Trevor will be hosting a fund raising Ripperology quiz in aid of the Frances Coles Memorial Appeal 2011. Details below.


PLACES AVAILABLE!
At the time of writing there are 12 places available - if you're interested in attending please visit the website (www.ripperconference.com) and sign up now. Places will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis.


FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2010
A Ripperology Challenge pub quiz and social evening has been arranged by Trevor Bond, and will start at 7pm in the Bell pub on Middlesex Street. Entry is £2, funds are in aid of the
Frances Coles Memorial Appeal 2011.
See www.thebellpub.co.uk/contact.php for a map.


SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2010
The Conference proper starts at 10.00am on Saturday 25 September. The last scheduled event is at 5.30pm followed by an open bar until 11.30pm.


THE KING'S STORES, WIDEGATE STREET, LONDON E1
Located a two minute walk from the site of Miller's Court, The King's Stores is perfectly situated to host a Ripper Conference, sitting on the corner of Widegate Street and Sandy's Row. We have hired the pub in its entirety for the day, so that there are dedicated areas for lectures, coffee breaks and lunches, as well as a book room and coat/baggage storage area.


Running order to be confirmed, but the following speakers will be appearing:

MC COLIN COBB
JOHN BENNETT on The Doss Houses of Flower and Dean Street
GARETH WILLIAMS on Severin Klosowski
MIKE COVELL on the Ripper's links to Hull
TREVOR BOND on Frances Coles

Book Room with sales!
Ripper Raffle!
Late night entertainment!
Plus many other surprises...

THE COST OF THE ONE-DAY EVENT IS £50 PER PERSON.
We're asking delegates to book their own accommodation. .


WHAT'S INCLUDED?
* Four lectures and all other special events
* Delegate literature
* Coffee breaks, buffet lunch and hot evening meal
* Late night entertainment

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
* Accommodation and breakfasts
* Bar drinks

Best wishes
Adam

https://www.ripperconference.com

[AmmanValleyJack]

has anyone heard anything else? when do we have to pay the final £20 by? do we receive tickets or nething along them lines? im interesting and cant wait for my first conference

[Jenni Shelden]

Adam,
cheque is on its way as we speak

Suzi,
me and the cat have unfinished business

Jenni

[AdamNeilWood]

Places available

Many thanks to all who have sent in their deposits for the conference in September - I'll be emailing you shortly.

After one week half the places have gone, but as of right now there are 33 seats up for grabs!

Visit the conference website for information and to pay a deposit to secure your place:

http://www.ripperconference.com/

Best wishes
Adam

[Suzi]

Post of course is slow 'cos of this daft Sunday and Bank Holiday stuff!!!!!!! It's there somewhere- lurking in a post box waiting to be picked up!!!!!

[Suzi]

Kate,

I reckon people will certainly be milling about on the Sunday. I'm not planning on leaving London until late afternoon, so I'll certainly be around. I imagine it'll be similar to what happened on the recent London Job, in that the socialising and east end sightseeing carried on for an extra day!

Andrew

I'll probably head back at some point on Sunday too- cheque's in the post for £50 Adam......but a bit of milling may be in order- depends on what the cat fancies.........he can be a bit testy at times!!

[Andrew Firth]

Kate,

I reckon people will certainly be milling about on the Sunday. I'm not planning on leaving London until late afternoon, so I'll certainly be around. I imagine it'll be similar to what happened on the recent London Job, in that the socialising and east end sightseeing carried on for an extra day!

Andrew

[KatBradshaw]

I stayed at this one last so at least I know what it is like. Only staying on the saturday night so I hope people will still be about on the sunday!!