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Jack the Ripper Whitechapel Murders, The (O'Donnell)
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Jack the Ripper Whitechapel Murders, The (O'Donnell)
Author: Terry Sharp
Thursday, 19 November 1998 - 12:56 am |        | We have recently publised a new book entitled 'The Jack the Ripper Whitechapel Murders' ISBN No. 0 9531269 00 which retails at £16.99 sterling. It is the result of five years research by a local couple Sue and Andy Parlour and written by Kevin O'Donnell. Andy is related to the first ripper victim Mary Ann Nichols. The book has been excellently printed by Lavenham Press and its 248 pages contain 120 illustrations, many published for the first time. It was launched in Whitechapel on 10th September and is already receiving favourable reveiws in national and local newspapers. There has been much local interest in the book as it's central characters had many connections with Essex, Suffolk and Cambrigeshire as well as, of course , the east end of London. The new information contained in the book, discovered by the researchers is arousing considerable attention in this still fascinating 110 year old story. For more information on terms and conditions please contact:
Ten Bells Publishing
8 Railway Cottage
Thorpe-Le-Soken
Essex CO16 0HH
United Kingdom
(01255) 861867 Tel / Fax
UPDATE:
Ordering Details:
Payment with order (to include post and packing) can be made in sterling, $US, Eurocheque made out in sterling or by Mastercard, Eurocard or Visa and sent to the address below:
Ten Bells Publishing Ltd.
Sue and Andy Parlour
3 Railway Cottages
Thorpe-le-Soken
Essex CO16 OHH
Tel/Fax No.: 01255 861867
U.K. & N.I. -- £19 (per single book)
Europe -- £21 " " "
Outside Europe -- £25 " " "
Prices for larger orders available on request. |
Author: Andrew Lorne Morrison
Thursday, 19 November 1998 - 12:57 am | | The publishing of this book has been rather overshadowed by the controversy surrounding Paul Feldman's "Jack the Ripper : The Final Chapter". This is a pity as O'Donnel's book is a worthy contribution to the ever increasing mountain of Ripper literature.
The research for the book was done by Sue and Andy Parlour (Andy is related to Polly Nichols). O'Donnel who is a freelance writer and has written educational textbooks was brought in to pull the researchers' material together and publish it in a coherent and readable form (something more researchers should consider doing).
The book sets the murders in their social and political context and new information is revealed about some of the victims (Including a tale about "Catherine Eddowes' shawl"). There is evidence of oral traditions relating to Sir William Gull and royal involvement. Although the book postulates a conspiracy theory it is not necessary to accept this idea to make the book a worthwhile read (I personally don't think there was a conspiracy).
The compilers of this book don't claim to have come up with the definitive answer and, refreshingly, don't try and ram their solution down your throat. As the book says "All of this is speculation. We are being deliberately playful and spinning a yarn." and as Keith Skinner says in his foreword "There is an honesty and openness about this book" and the compilers bring a "cheerful and good natured attitude" to their work. It's a pity more researchers and authors don't remember that they are only putting forward ideas and theories and not absolute and incontrovertible truths carved in stone.
The book contains many photographs and illustrations which make it visually one of the best ripper books produced. One small criticism is that with so many pictures inside it would have been nice to have put one on the front cover.
This is the first ripper book I have actually bought in two years and it was well worth the money. Informative and entertaining. Recommended. (7 out of 10). |
Author: Kevin O'Donnell
Thursday, 19 November 1998 - 12:57 am | | | While I think that Knight's JTR theory is farfecthed, Gull has a durability and a tenacity as a suspect. he was implicated by the Chicago herlad in 1895, and by the Lees traditions. In my book, 'The Jack the Ripper Whitechapel Murders', I mention the curious local traditions at Thorpe-le-Soken where Gull was raised and buried that the burial in 1890 was a sham, as Gull was secretly placed in an asylum. One local even had the story that it was all because of Bertie who had interfered with one of the women. These are folk traditions that go back and back through local families to the turn of the century and beyoind. No smoke without fire? |
Author: Ken Whiteway
Thursday, 19 November 1998 - 12:57 am | | One of the major points raised by Kevin O'Donnell and the Parlours in this new book is that, if we ignore murder site 5, join murder sites 1 and 4, and then join sites 2 and 3 to 4, an arrow is created that points directly to the Houses of Parliament. This, they say, is a clue left by the murderers which was meant to implicate officials in the government.
The problem with this theory is that if we join sites 1 and 4, and then join sites 2 and 3 to site 1, we create an arrow that looks almost identical to the first one, but points in exactly the opposite direction.
Response from Kevin O'Donnell:
It is true that an arrow can be formed pointing both ways. The uncanny thing is that the arrowhead is so even and balanced, exactly half a mile from each point to tip. Is this just co-incidence? The arrow, when pointing away from London points directly towards Essex and seems to be in the environs of Thorpe-le-Soken, though we have not checked this accurately. It points towards the area where Gull was born and where he is buried. Weird! The chances of that happening by chance, Parliament one way, Gull's village the next, are slim unless it was by design. A clever murderer could leave such a clue. |
Author: Ten Bells Publishing
Thursday, 19 November 1998 - 12:58 am | | We are pleased to inform the public that Andy & Sue Parlour's best-selling book, 'The Jack the Ripper Whitechapel Murders' ISBN No. 0953126900, is onw available in the USA.
Written by Kevin O'Donnell and published by Ten Bells Publishing Ltd., this beautifully produced 232-page hardback can be yours for only $29.95 (inc. postage, packing & handling charges) from:
Ten Bells Publishing
P.O. Box 2075
Dillon, CO 80435
U.S.A.
Please make checks or money orders payable to Ten Bells Publishing (residents of CO add 7.5% sales tax).
Colin Wilson, one of the world's leading popular criminology writers as well as a distinguished broadcaster and journalist says of this book:
".... The impeccable research and the accounts of the various theories of the Ripper's identity add up to a first-class work of reference. It is also superbly illustrated, and its excellent photographs and drawings of London in the 1880's are alone worth the price. In fact, if I had to recommend a single book on Jack the Ripper to someone who knew nothing about the case, this is the one I would choose...."
The Ripperologist, the magazine of the Cloak & Dagger Club, says:
"New information positively shines like a beacon... A short review cannot do justice to the full conspiracy theory..." |
Author: adam wood
Thursday, 14 January 1999 - 05:19 pm | | | If anyone would like to read my full review published in Ripperologist (see above) I'll gladly email it to them. |
Author: adam wood
Tuesday, 27 July 1999 - 07:39 pm | | 
Andy and Sue Parlour will be speaking at the next meeting of The Cloak and Dagger Club on 7 August.
They will be interviewed by Keith Skinner, who will attempt to draw out more information on their researches into Sir William Gull.
Please post any questions you would like Keith to ask here.
Details on future speakers at The Cloak and Dagger Club can be found at http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/7020/future_speakers.html |
Author: 99parrym
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Author: Tom Wescott
Thursday, 20 September 2001 - 11:11 pm | | Hello all,
Here's why I would recommend this book...
1. It's one of the best looking Ripper books out there. Very High quality. No expense was spared on it's layout or production. The Parlours should be commended.
2. A photo of Polly Nichols son. Compare it to her mortuary photo and they are identical. This is probably the closest we'll ever get to knowing what one of the Ripper victims looked like while alive, unless of course Sickert's 'Mrs. Barrett' portraits really ARE of Mary Kelly, but we'll never know.
3. The information from the chaplain of the Swedish Church made a reference under the date of Sept. 30th in his log marking Strides death and, in parentheses remarked (murdered by Jack the Ripper?). This preceeded the public release of the Dear Boss letter, and therefore the trade name, by one day. Personally, I think there's a good explanation for this, but this is one example of the excellent research put into this work by the Parlours.
4. O'Donell did a trememdous job sifting through the Parlour's research and putting the book together in a cohesive fashion. Being a new writer who is attempting to do the same with his own research, I can attest to the difficulty in this.
Now, I'm afraid I can't end this post without mentioning that the theory put forth in the book is farfetched to say the least. As I've stated many times, Gull simply could NOT have been the Ripper, and to state that the murders purposefully formed an arrow pointing to parliament is just downright silly. But, if you're a serious Ripper enthusiast, you should pick up this book. Copies are available at www.abe.com.
Yours truly,
Tom Wescott |
Author: adam wood
Friday, 21 September 2001 - 04:15 am | | Hi Tom
Coincidentally I met Andy and Sue Parlour yesterday and they told me that they are going to be selling their book at a greatly reduced price for delegates at the Conference next week.
Those unable to attend can order a copy direct from the publisher for just £7 inc p+p. Andy says they will be glad to sign copies!
Orders should be sent to:
Ten Bells Publishing
3 Railway Cottages
Thorpe-le-Soken
Essex
CO16 0HH, UK
Adam |
Author: adam wood
Friday, 21 September 2001 - 05:57 am | | Hi all
Sorry, I should have given the USD price... it'll be $20 incl p+p
Adam |
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