East End Watch

[John Bennett]

What a superb photo, Steve. Got any more?

I was indeed John,

Conducting a private tour from 1pm till 6pm. I dont know how you and Philip do it.

We don't. Our tours only last 2 hours.

[sgh]

Impression of Gunthorpe St

My impressionistic photo of Gunthorpe St.
Shot taken just before the start of our excellent JTR tour led by John Bennett last Saturday evening - highly recommended !

Steve

[Nurse Sarah]

After reading these messages regarding the closure of Whites Row to the public, my friend says it sounds like a council money making scheme...though I can see their point about the possible accidents with cars etc...but surely there is a speed limit on that road?!

[Bulldog]

Had a swift one in The Alice. 10 Bells was packed out whereas The Alice was virtually empty. Apart from a couple of guys playing pool.

My wife and I stopped in The Princess Alice for a pint several months ago. We were the only two in the place -- other than for one guy playing pool.

Is this typical? How do they stay in business?

Bulldog

[Monty]

I was indeed John,

Conducting a private tour from 1pm till 6pm. I dont know how you and Philip do it.

I got mugged off by a Big Issue seller as well. Still, least it didnt rain.

Oh, while I remember, theres some work going on in Vine Court. Nothing major though....had another good look through the letterbox JB

Monty

[John Bennett]

Goodness gracious, the Mont was among us down here and we didn't know it?

The security gate on Wentworth Dwellings has been there a while now. Not sure how long exactly.

And the pub's been advertising the 'Ripper Tipple' for ages too. It's that sort of thing that got the 'Ten Bells' into trouble all those years ago. New management, so I think they're trying to drum up trade - they even rang Richard Jones saying they'd welcome tours.

Every time I pass by it's closed for a private function.

[Monty]

The Bell

I was there Friday, did anyone notice the sign for 'Jack the Rippers tipple' and 'Mary Kelly Victim No 5'?

Bad taste me thinks.

Had a swift one in The Alice. 10 Bells was packed out whereas The Alice was virtually empty. Apart from a couple of guys playing pool. Also had a ruby in the Monsoon...very reasonable.

And how long has that security gate been on the entry to the read of the Wentworth dwellings?

Monty

[m_w_r]

John -

I noticed yesterday that you can presently see inside the Seven Stars on Brick Lane, if you squint through the windows either side of the door. Well worth doing.

Regards,

Mark

[John Bennett]

I think the police thought I was soliciting! Is this area still frequented by ladies of the night?

It certainly is. I've seen them loitering on Wentworth Street, Commercial Street and in the doorway of the White's Row Carpark.

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On another matter, I passed the 'Market Trader' pub (corner of Middlesex Street and New Goulston Street) on Friday night and it has now been renamed 'The Bell', its original name and the the one it had when James Sadler and Frances Coles popped in their on their fateful night.

JB

[WARSPITE]

Just had my first time up on the roof of Whites Row car park. Great views,although the staircase stinks of wee. I was listening to the speakers from 2 walks down below in Duval St,each pointing out the site of Marys room which were nowhere near the broken kerbstone. Bell Lanes still quiet and spooky, and I think the police thought I was soliciting! Is this area still frequented by ladies of the night?

[Suzi]

Bloody right you are!!! And as to that Whitechapel Station 'plan' ........I'm speechless!!!- Yes really!!!

Take me ......NOW!

..... and apart from the shitetiness of it all where's the hundreds of people and it would never be the same without that wee smell!

Post a Youtube link up Frip xx

[George Hutchinson]

In that case I'm going to hang around with a big tablecloth to block it!

PHILIP

[Andrew Firth]

Philip,

I had a look at the new video you've posted on YouTube of Henriques Street. First of all, yes, it's a huge improvement on picture quality!

I noticed that the new(ish) wooden gates have now been replaced by steel railing type of gates, presumably permanent. I guess that whatever happens to the triangle of land where the flowerbed used to stand, visitors will at least now be able to see the murder site. Seeing as it was hidden behind a high wall for nearly a hundred years, it's nice to finally have a relatively unobscured view.

I reckon that photos of the spot will become far more commonplace now!

All the best
Andrew

[George Hutchinson]

Depends if you're asking me or de Locksley.

If you're asking de Locksley, they found a rusty surgeon's knife and a small box containing a human heart in the hole.

PHILIP

[Scott Nelson]

The workmen today were great. I asked them and they said they had just been told to dig a 'bloody big hole'.

Did they find any traces of blood in the hole? Or was it too far from any of the murder sites?