Capturing Jack the Ripper - N. R. A. Bell

[Monty]

For those who may be interested, this image was used for the cover of the book.

Monty

[Monty]

H Divisions Beat No 1.

Monty

[Cogidubnus]

Hi Neil

Don't suppose you've tracked down anything about Bucks Row beats?

I have a pair of McCarthy ancestors (no known relationship to either THAT McCarthy or the copper) almost on the doorstep (34 Queen Anne Street) at approximately the time and am fascinated by this particular case, hence my asking...

All the best

Dave

[GUT]

For those who may be interested, this image was used for the cover of the book.

Monty

Thanks Monty, for someone who's never been to London maps like that are such a great help.

[Monty]

Unfortunately not Dave,

Bucks Row was J Divisions patch, and the image above is in relation to H Division.

Sorry.

Cheer GUT, they are actually beat maps.

Monty

[GUT]

G'day Monty

Unfortunately not Dave,

Bucks Row was J Divisions patch, and the image above is in relation to H Division.

Sorry.

Cheer GUT, they are actually beat maps.

Monty

Yes I understood they were beat maps, but when you hear
for example about someone walking down Commercial into
Lamb then .... it is hard to visualise, even with a map in front
of you but with a map like this it all makes sense.

So a real big thank you.

[Monty]

Yes I understood they were beat maps, but when you hear
for example about someone walking down Commercial into
Lamb then .... it is hard to visualise, even with a map in front
of you but with a map like this it all makes sense.

So a real big thank you.

Ah, I get you, sorry.

No worrries. I must admit, I tend to see the area in 1888 mode, and use the old street names. Bucks Row has never been Durward Street to me.

Monty

[GUT]

I love the little loop at the corner of is it Wheeler and
Calvin street.

[Lechmere]

Cog
One of the newspapers published a list of the beats in the Bucks Row area and described them - I forget which off hand.

[GUT]

G'day Monty

Do you have any idea how closely the man on the beat would adhere to the plan
that is, if the Map said go down the East side of Grey Street on the way
and come back on the West side on the return leg would that be strictly adhered
to?

I know that they reversed direction so the above is just an example.

[Cogidubnus]

Hi ED

One of the newspapers published a list of the beats in the Bucks Row area and described them - I forget which off hand.

Thanks Ed...that gives me a small lead at least...I'll have a look (though I'll be very surprised indeed if I can find something Neil hasn't!)

All the best

Dave

[Carol]

Hi Monty,

I know I'm late in offering my congratulations on the publication of your book. I'm certainly looking forward to reading it. Well done!

Carol

[Monty]

Thank you Carol.

Monty

[Monty]

Seeing as everyone else is now promoting their book thanks to the new flood of interest, here's mine.

Except mine is the only one with 100% factual content.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1445621622/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_LaJMtb1406K5Y

Monty

[jmenges]

And also the only upcoming book on my 'must have' list.

JM