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Natalie Severn
Detective Sergeant
Username: Severn
Post Number: 136
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2003 - 5:45 pm: |       |
Are you taking the p*ss Robert? Actually I perfectly well understand the problems that people here have written about and am not that bothered whether it might be in Dublin,Bournmouth
or wherever its just that all the places we discuss on the boards are all so close to one another and so on[actually there IS a delightful teashop in Brushfield Street-next to the original paper bag shop-I had tea there with my daughter only last week. Best Natalie. |
Robert Charles Linford
Assistant Commissioner
Username: Robert
Post Number: 1668
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2003 - 5:59 pm: | |
Hi Natalie
I don't mind where it is. I suppose you have to look at where the previous conferences have been held, so that you get some variety. Has London not had one yet?
Robert |
Natalie Severn
Detective Sergeant
Username: Severn
Post Number: 137
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2003 - 6:09 pm: | |
Hi Robert I really dont know the answer to that-seems odd if there hasnt been one in London.But yes you have a good point about variety.Are you going to Baltimore?
Natalie |
Robert Charles Linford
Assistant Commissioner
Username: Robert
Post Number: 1669
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2003 - 6:25 pm: | |
Hi Natalie
No, I don't think I'll be going to Baltimore.
It's a difficult choice. Liverpool's been done. Then after London, Dorset has the Druitt and Abberline links. Ireland and Wales have the Kelly connection. Brighton has the Seaside Home....
In the last analysis though I feel it should be somewhere the Americans can get to reasonably easily, given that they'll already have crossed the Atlantic.
Robert |
Suzi Hanney
Detective Sergeant
Username: Suzi
Post Number: 70
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2003 - 7:05 pm: | |
Robert-Bless'em 'eh a quick trip over the Atlantic and then.. Oh come on chaps!!!!!!!!!lets try Brighton! (nice and easy to get people and books and things to!!)
Richard-Great tips!!!!
Cheers
suzi
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AP Wolf
Chief Inspector
Username: Apwolf
Post Number: 638
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2003 - 1:17 pm: | |
As several of me do plan to attend the 2005 event we would strongly back Brighton as the ideal choice. It is a very Victorian sort of place with much atmosphere and merit.
For the commuters from over the pond it is a simple half hour rail journey, and probably easier than attempting to navigate from Heathrow to central London, plus they do have the option of flying into Gatwick which is literally just up the road.
We have to fly in as well, but Brighton is still our nomination. |
Richard Brian Nunweek
Inspector
Username: Richardn
Post Number: 499
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2003 - 3:10 pm: | |
Hi,
I agree with Brighton being a ideal choice, somewhat bias, as I live a short train journey away, It is somewhat victorian, also as stated before, Clarendon Villas was based in nearby Hove.
It is only a short journey from Gatwick, and has a vast amount of good quality hotels available.
My choice.
Richard. |
Suzi Hanney
Detective Sergeant
Username: Suzi
Post Number: 81
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2003 - 3:42 pm: | |
Richard,A.P. et al
Brighton is sounding good isn't it!!..We could all show the Metropole (SP!) a good time!
A.P.-I love the idea of several of YOU attending the 2005 event!!..can't wait!!
Bob- Get those books packed up 'eh!!
Cheers
Suzi |
Robert Charles Linford
Assistant Commissioner
Username: Robert
Post Number: 1682
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2003 - 3:55 pm: | |
Obviously one AP stays at Brighton, one stays at Hove, and the third AP stays at the bar.
Robert |
Suzi Hanney
Detective Sergeant
Username: Suzi
Post Number: 84
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2003 - 4:07 pm: | |
Robert
One little A.P. stayed in Brighton
One little A.P stayed in Hove,
One little A.P. ate fried Kidne
And the other little A.P. went...
Catch me when
you can..
P'raps this should be on the J.T.R Poetry thread!!
Tee hee
Suzi |
AP Wolf
Chief Inspector
Username: Apwolf
Post Number: 639
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2003 - 5:23 pm: | |
Robert
I should just like to point out that I was called to the bar...
and have stayed there ever since.
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Suzi Hanney
Detective Sergeant
Username: Suzi
Post Number: 88
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Monday, December 29, 2003 - 4:45 am: | |
A.P.
"With an appetite fresh and hearty" I trust!
Suzi |
Glenn L Andersson
Chief Inspector
Username: Glenna
Post Number: 969
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2004 - 3:00 pm: | |
I'd say fish & ships beats fried kidney any day. I always though JtR had a strange taste in cousine...
For us who come from abroad I'd say London or possibly Brighton would be the best choice. If it becomes to expensive and complicated as far as additional communications are concerned, it would at least limit my possibilities for getting over there.
Too bad one has to wait until 2005, though... Bit of a drag. Why isn't there a UK conference this year -- is it because it is held one in US?
All the best
(Message edited by Glenna on January 11, 2004)
Glenn L Andersson
Crime historian, Sweden |
Suzi Hanney
Inspector
Username: Suzi
Post Number: 228
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2004 - 5:50 pm: | |
Hi Glenn,
I imagine they're only every two years over here is because of the U.S ones or it could be to give us all a chance for our livers to recover!!
Cheers
Suzi |
Glenn L Andersson
Chief Inspector
Username: Glenna
Post Number: 972
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2004 - 8:40 pm: | |
Now, that's a thought...
All the best
Glenn L Andersson
Crime historian, Sweden |
Suzi Hanney
Inspector
Username: Suzi
Post Number: 231
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 12, 2004 - 4:06 am: | |
Glenn,
A thought based on VERY intensive research I may add!!
Cheers
Suzi |
Glenn L Andersson
Chief Inspector
Username: Glenna
Post Number: 975
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 12, 2004 - 6:31 am: | |
I can imagine, Suzi... 
All the best
Glenn L Andersson
Crime historian, Sweden |
Christopher T George
Chief Inspector
Username: Chrisg
Post Number: 548
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 12, 2004 - 10:33 am: | |
Hi, Glenn and Suzi:
Yes, Glenn and Suzi, as you assumed, it was decided to hold the U.S. and British Ripper events in alternate years so they did not clash. For those of us who would like to attend both events, even a once-yearly event held in the alternate countries is a bit of a strain on resources  but attendance is well worth it for all of the benefits of camaraderie and learning new things about the case, the privilege of meeting esteemed authors, etc.
Best regards
Chris George
North American Editor
Ripperologist
http://www.ripperologist.info |
Suzi Hanney
Inspector
Username: Suzi
Post Number: 239
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 12, 2004 - 4:12 pm: | |
Glenn
I assure you ,you cant!!
Christopher- Definately a strain on the old filthy lucre!! and that's just the bar bills!! Looking forward to 2005 tho!!
Cheers
Suzi |
Adam Wood
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Monday, January 12, 2004 - 2:25 pm: | |
Hi all
Some interesting venues being suggested - keep them coming!
I can categorically state, however, that the Conference will not be held in London. Yes it seems the logical location, but revenue lost from London-based delegates not staying at the Conference hotel would make it very difficult to balance the books.
Neither will we be returning to Bournemouth, great as it was, as we're looking to continue our tour of the country.
The venue is yet to be decided. Potential delegates who might be put off by travel costs from London should be reassured that I'm in negotiations with sponsors that will result in a minimal charge to delegates, in the same way that we provided a return coach from London to Bournemouth and return train tickets to Liverpool.
Finally, the Conference is likely to be held on the weekend of 30 September - 3 October 2005.
Firm details on date and venue will be announced in the March issue of Ripperologist.
Adam
UK 2005 Conference Organiser |
Christopher T George
Chief Inspector
Username: Chrisg
Post Number: 551
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 9:38 am: | |
Hi, Adam
Well it seems from your post stating "Firm details on date and venue will be announced in the March issue of Ripperologist" that a venue might already be decided upon.  Let me say that I have been in contact with Andy and Sue Parlour who suggested Cambridge as a nice possibility, with its associations with Eddy and J. K. Stephen. Cambridge is of course a pleasant university town with lots of history, convenient to the metropolis and for us foreign travelers arriving at the London airports. Also, might I add, if the conference were to be held in Cambridge, perhaps there might be a possibility, with a bit of luck, of cajoling a certain retired policeman and well-published Ripper author who lives nearby in Cambridgeshire to make an appearance? I refer naturally to Stewart P. Evans, whose partner Rosie mounted the first UK Ripper conventions in Norwich. It would certainly be a treat to have Stewart and Rosie with us at the next UK convention.
All the best
Chris
(Message edited by ChrisG on January 13, 2004) |
Glenn L Andersson
Chief Inspector
Username: Glenna
Post Number: 981
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 11:28 am: | |
I absolutely agree with you, Chris -- that is, if Stewart's up to it. I think it would be a nice feature indeed.
I still think it's a drag to have to wait until 2005, but I guess I can understand the arguments for an alternating system, as you describe, as well. But for those of us who don't have the financial means to attend the ones in US, it is indeed unfortunate. Well well...
Cambridge I think is an excellent suggestion. It is only a one hour train ride from London, and it has an atmospheric and cultural setting that would be quite appealing. If the conference is not to be held in London, it would at least be convenient if it was given a location quite near by, like Cambridge, Bath or Brighton, and not just for money reasons but also for not having to waste too much time on travels (for those of us who come from abroad). That is my tip.
All the best
Glenn L Andersson
Crime historian, Sweden |
AP Wolf
Chief Inspector
Username: Apwolf
Post Number: 721
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 1:45 pm: | |
I don't mind Cambridge either, as I can still get my canoe up the river. |
Suzi Hanney
Inspector
Username: Suzi
Post Number: 253
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 4:20 pm: | |
Hi all,
Cambridge>????????? bit of a bugger to get to..easy if coming from abroad it seems!! My vote...(Who cares about that!!) still goes to Brighton/Cardiff or I suppose there's always somewhere like Brum(!)
Well A>P>???
cheers
Suzi |
Glenn L Andersson
Chief Inspector
Username: Glenna
Post Number: 983
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 6:56 pm: | |
Hi Suzi,
How is it a bugger to get to Cambridge from London? I thought there was a straight connection, since it lies quite near London -- just to the north -- on the map. Just asking.
I know one has to take a long way round to other towns in Cambridgeshire, like changing trains in King's Flynn, but I though Cambridge in itself would be an easy reach...
All the best
Glenn L Andersson
Crime historian, Sweden |
