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

[Tom_Wescott]

Congrats, Philip. I just saw this thread and ordered my copy. Strange about the color thing, but I'm glad you're otherwise happy with the production. I can't wait to receive my copy.

Yours truly,

Tom Wescott

[The Grave Maurice]

The left gate as it appears from the street was the one with the "window" in it as I recall.

I don't know if anything hinges on it (har!) but Sugden (the only source I have access to at the moment) says, at p. 165: "The most northerly of the big yard gates had a wicket for use when the main gates were closed."

So that would be the gate on the right as it appears from the street.

Oh, and Michael - 9' 2"!

PHILIP

Thanks for that Philip......so each gate could not have reasonably exceeded 4 or 4ft and change in width...allowing for the frame and hinges. The left gate as it appears from the street was the one with the "window" in it as I recall.

Interesting.

Thanks again mate.

[retroGAMER]

Thanks for the reply Philip. Makes sense to prevent scanning, at least they ensured the spine wasn't down the centre of the picture.

Anyway, it's a great book and good luck in getting the colour sorted.

Cheers,

Will

[George Hutchinson]

Oh, and Michael - 9' 2"!

PHILIP

[George Hutchinson]

Hi Philip,

I received my copy today, and from what I've read so far you've done an excellent job. I'm just loving the colour photos.

Although there was probably no way round it, the Dutfield's Yard photo is spread over two pages so a slight part of it I can't see properly. Maybe I'll have to buy another copy to rip the pages out an stick 'em together.

Cheers,

Will

Will, it was spread over two pages deliberately to make scanning of it difficult. There should be nothing missing from the picture - I told Amberley to ensure nothing got lost in the spine of the book (but that probably means they've done just that). Everything is visible in my copy.

Amberley, by the way, have still not answered me. Three e-mails, each to three people. It makes me feel literally sick every time I think of it. ANYONE could print in B&W and I would have self-published, as I intended to at the beginning, if I'd known what this company were going to do.

PHILIP

[Andrew Firth]

I have THE book and its fab!! Really enjoying it. Are you jealous??

Not at all Kate. Grrrrr!

Thanks for getting a copy signed for me, I'm really looking forward to receiving it, Royal Mail permitting.

Oh, and thanks to Philip too for signing it for me!

Andrew

[KatBradshaw]

I have THE book and its fab!! Really enjoying it. Are you jealous??
Thank you for meeting me with a copy Phillip. Hope you enjoyed your concert and the rest of your time in York!

[retroGAMER]

Hi Philip,

I received my copy today, and from what I've read so far you've done an excellent job. I'm just loving the colour photos.

Although there was probably no way round it, the Dutfield's Yard photo is spread over two pages so a slight part of it I can't see properly. Maybe I'll have to buy another copy to rip the pages out an stick 'em together.

Cheers,

Will

[protohistorian]

congratulations sir. I look forward to it! Dave

[Jon Guy]

Hi George

Yes, it acted as a trade marker for the entrance to the yard which could be seen at the top of the street.

I found out something this morning, studying the famous photo of Berner Street from 1909.

The cartwheel we all assumed to be affixed to the wall of #40 isn't. It's actually attached to the wall of #42, projecting out over the pavement. It casts a shadow of its spokes on the gatepost and bottom right doorframe of #40.

PHILIP

Hi Philip,

Congrats on what I am sure will be a great addition to my and anyone's Ripper collections.

Funny you mentioned that photo....Ive been reading through a book I have called Uncovering Jack the Rippers London by Richard Jones, and saw that shot and I was struck by how narrow the entranceway seems to Dutfields Yard. Obviously you have to allow for the depth perception issues, but I was wondering do you know how wide that entranceway was originally?

Cheers mate and again Best Wishes for the book. Looking forward to it.

[George Hutchinson]

I found out something this morning, studying the famous photo of Berner Street from 1909.

The cartwheel we all assumed to be affixed to the wall of #40 isn't. It's actually attached to the wall of #42, projecting out over the pavement. It casts a shadow of its spokes on the gatepost and bottom right doorframe of #40.

PHILIP

[corey123]

Hello George

this book indeed looks facinating. George Im from america,any chance it is selling here??It looks to be very resorceful.

Good job on the book.

Corey Browning

[sbfightfan]

Where can I purchase a copy?

Hello everyone.This book looks really good.How much is it and where can I purchase a copy?