Hello Wickerman ,
Why do we need to infer that Long and Halse meant anything other than what they actually said ? Does that not amount to rewriting history ?
??? Passage = (1) channel or opening providing a way through (2) hall or corridor . Sounds perfectly applicable to me .
P.C. Long said he found the piece of apron "lying in a passage leading to the staircases of 108 to 119 Model Dwelling House" and Detective Halse of the City Police also said the writing was inside the passage, explaining that if the apron had been there at 2.20 a.m. "he would not necessarily have seen it, for it was in the building"
Are we to therefore assume that two of London's finest had no idea what the word passage meant or how to describe one ?
Totally agreed ! Lets do just that .
Again these are Warrens words , in contrast with Detective Halse who said the writing was inside the passage, explaining that if the apron had been there at 2.20 a.m. "he would not necessarily have seen it, for it was IN the building" Not on the bricks leading into the building !
Also The only contemporary illustration is from 'The Illustrated Police News' which implies the writing was indeed inside the building on a large wall .
Once again , totally agree .
I think we need a consensus on the word definitive
Cheers
moonbegger.
Seeing as there is no actual 'passage' involved, we must determine whether Long meant the archway as you enter, or the vestibule inside.
??? Passage = (1) channel or opening providing a way through (2) hall or corridor . Sounds perfectly applicable to me .
P.C. Long said he found the piece of apron "lying in a passage leading to the staircases of 108 to 119 Model Dwelling House" and Detective Halse of the City Police also said the writing was inside the passage, explaining that if the apron had been there at 2.20 a.m. "he would not necessarily have seen it, for it was in the building"
Are we to therefore assume that two of London's finest had no idea what the word passage meant or how to describe one ?
I'm suggesting we take all the accounts together and not single one out as sufficient to determine the location.
in a location that could be easily seen by anyone passing on the street.
Also The only contemporary illustration is from 'The Illustrated Police News' which implies the writing was indeed inside the building on a large wall .
Who is in a better position to judge, them or us?
Do you think a consensus is necessary among a group who were not there at the time, when we have the definitive statements given by those who were actually present?
Cheers
moonbegger.
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