THE JACK THE RIPPER LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHS : Dutfield's Yard and the Whitby Collection

[John Winsett]

Martin Fido may fancy himself an 'expert'; and a "scholarly" one, at that. But he, like Paul Begg, Stewart Evans, Donald Rumbelow, et al, … is an authority: Not an 'expert'!



I don't know about Mr. Fido but certainly Paul Begg, Stewart Evans and Donald Rumbelow would qualify as experts in the field. This is not the thread for this but what requirements would be needed to be an expert in this field? Now I would value Phillip's opinion on locations and may even say he's an expert (except for this picture debacle) but this doesn't take away from his knowledge (just him being mean to his readers, I jest).

[Cap'n Jack]

'Do you all realize just how much AP is enjoying this?'

Thanks Colin, you know me very well indeed.
However I have been gently reminded that part of my bail conditions on this site - something I admit I had completely forgotten - was that I would politely avoid this very subject.
My sincere apologies to all for my unwarranted intrusion into this subject; and I leave you to enjoy your view of a yard somewhere in Whitechapel.

[Sox]

'Do you all realize just how much AP is enjoying this?'

Thanks Colin, you know me very well indeed.
However I have been gently reminded that part of my bail conditions on this site - something I admit I had completely forgotten - was that I would politely avoid this very subject.
My sincere apologies to all for my unwarranted intrusion into this subject; and I leave you to enjoy your view of a yard somewhere in Whitechapel.

Depth of field and type of camera used in this photograph please?

[m_w_r]

I leave you to enjoy your view of a yard somewhere in Whitechapel.

You mean the Parish of St George in the East, surely, AP?

Regards,

Mark

[DVV]

Depth of field and type of camera used in this photograph please?

It's not a photo, Sox...

Add some green and you'll see it's a painting by Constable.

Amitiés,
David

[Sox]

It's not a photo, Sox...

Add some green and you'll see it's a painting by Constable.

Amitiés,
David

Odd, I was not aware Constable painted dead bodies.

[DVV]

No, they're sleeping peasants.
And the cart fits perfectly.

Amitiés,
David

[Jeff Leahy]

Very kind of you Jeff...though I hear sea sick tablets may be required. Monty

yes when the weather improves. Be warned some late night drinking may also be involved. Catch you soon. jeff

[Monty]

John,

Philip mailed a seclected few whose opinion he trusted and valued. Like Colin, Rob Clack, John Bennett, myself and others (whom Im not prepared to name as they have not publically admitted to seeing the image). We were asked our views, positive and negative.

I have also bought the book. So no freebie for me. Admittedly thats my choice, granted.

Monty

[Monty]

You mean the Parish of St George in the East, surely, AP?

Regards,

Mark

Mark,

Now that post by AP certainly indicates he needs 'expert' help.

Monty

[coral]

What I find is great is that Philip has not come back to a responed to all this c***. Because he does'nt have to.

Philip sent me a copy of this photo a couple of years ago and I have no reason to doubt it's authenticity

[Tom_Wescott]

I was the only one who didn't get the photo. Lol.

Yours truly,

Tom Wescott

[Jeff Leahy]

No Tom, but you were credited in Philip's lecture on the 2009 Conference DVD.

For anyone who has any doubts please purchase a copy from the Conference website £15. Which has the story in full.

It goes into considerable detail about who was contacted and involved in authenticating the photo. In no small measure Rob Clack who also won the Jeremy Beadle award.

The photo also went past Jake Luukenaan who I know has the largest collection of maps and information about the yard anywhere. If he says its genuine, It is a photo of Dutfield yard.

Enjoy the DVD. Jeff

[Tom_Wescott]

Hi Pirate,

So I guess those peeps don't mind it being known they offered their opinion? Yes, I'm mentioned in the talk and in the book. LOL. Anyway, I really want a copy of that DVD.

Yours truly,

Tom Wescott

[Hunter]

Hey, that was my unit!
Dunker Church, Sharpburg, Md. The Yankees called it Antietam.
Yes, Sox, they even had stereo photography then.