How did they look?

[Mathilde]

Hello
Because I'm from Norway, it is a bit difficult for me to understand how the victims really looked...! I mean...-I do understand the descriptions 'red hair', 'stout complexion' a.s.o., but I can't find out how tall the victims were, a.s.o. Here in Norway we use centimetres, kilos, a.s.o.

[Pippin Joan]

What they looked like

Mary Ann Nichols was 157 cm tall and from her photos, she looked to have an average build.

Annie Chapman was 152 cm tall and "stout"- a solid build.

Elizabeth Stride was 165 cm tall and an average build. She was considered tall, and called "Long Liz".

Catherine Eddowes was 152 cm tall and very thin.

Mary Jane Kelly was 170 cm tall and "stout". She was quite tall for her time and full-figured.

[Sam Flynn]

Elizabeth Stride was 165 cm tall and an average build. She was considered tall, and called "Long Liz".

Liz's nickname probably refers to her surname, rather than to her being tall - as in "long stride". Similarly, one might refer to someone named "White" as "Chalky", or someone named "Miller" as "Dusty".

[Mathilde]

Thank you for your answers! Having all these answers that quickly, makes me feel welcomed!! Thank you!!

[j.r-ahde]

Hello Pippin Joan!

Only now I've noticed this thread...

Liz could have been considered tall, but someone on these boards has told the following thing;

"Long" was a common nickname for people with a last-name Stride!

All the best
Jukka

[Suzi]

Liz's nickname probably refers to her surname, rather than to her being tall - as in "long stride". Similarly, one might refer to someone named "White" as "Chalky", or someone named "Miller" as "Dusty".

Don't mention Mr Harris Sam!!!!

Hi Mathilde! xx

[Sam Flynn]

Don't mention Mr Harris Sam!!!!

...or Mr Jampton.

[gary]

You're very welcome. Always wanted to visit Norway, but haven't got a thick pullover.

[Mathilde]

Hello gary!

Well; Norway is a beautiful country with a variated nature...-from high mountains and deep fjords....-to beautiful coast lines and islands with a few inhabitants!

The summer in Norway(may to august) is great, but from september to april you'll need a jumper!

Welcome! :-))