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We have had some great feedback regarding this meeting and I have emailed John with our thanks. Watch out for the review (and photos) in the next Whitechapel Journal.
John Bennetts talk on 'Re-defining Ripperland' at Saturdays meet was awesome.
It was a pleasure to be there.
Monty
Yes, I'll second that! It was my first attendance at a WS1888 meeting, and what a first meeting it was. John's coverage of the murder sites and the changes they'd undergone over the years was fascinating.
Thanks for coming to the meeting last Saturday, we are particularly pleased with this years line-up of speakers - here is an early preview of our next meeting;
SATURDAY JUNE 5th
'James Maybrick - the most controversial JtR suspect.
CHRIS JONES
Chris Jones is a member of the Whitechapel Society and the author of the book 'The Maybrick A to Z.' In 2007 he organised the Trial of James Maybrick at Liverpool Cricket Club,' an event that was part of Liverpool's Capital of Culture celebrations. Chris is as much interested in the life of Florence Maybrick as he is in James. He has travelled to America on three occasions, including visiting the places where Florence was born and died, in an effort to find out new infomation on the Maybricks and his talk will include a large number of pictures and illustrations that have never been shown in any book. Chris will also present an objective analysis of whether James is a credible candidate to be JtR. His talk will include some of the new information that has come to light on this, the most controversial of Ripper suspects.
Sounds good Frogg - can't guarantee I'll be able to get down again but will definitely try.
I have a quick question - I joined up at the last meeting (John Bennett's talk); am I awaiting some kind of official confirmation, a card or anything, so as I can prove that next time I make it along, or is it simply a case of giving my name at the desk?
Well the membership badge idea hasn't been ruled out and we are also looking into the membership card idea. I will bring this to the attention of the WS committee this June.
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