Reverend George Jekyll

[g.crighton]

The Reverend George Jekyll was rector at West Coker parish church, Somerset during the first part of the 19th century.

At page 100 of his very nice book, "The Book of West Coker" the author, David Shorey, includes a portrait of George Jekyll. I'd like to know where the portrait is. Can anyone help please?

[Clarkey500]

Hi g.crighton,

Have you seen this?
http://www.halsgrove.com/proddetail.php?prod=9781841147994
or
http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=8463209925&cm_sp=plp-_-9781841147994-_-used

[g.crighton]

Thank you very much. Kind. I have the book and have written to a D Shorey but no reply so far. I'll see if I can find Michael and Nadine Dodge.

[Clarkey500]

Oops read your query wrong!
Maybe if you post a copy of the picture on the 'Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering' board someone might recognise where it is.
A bit of a silly question could it be West Coker?

[g.crighton]

Thanks v. much for those further thoughts. Have contacted the West Coker village website but no joy so far!

[Clarkey500]

Thanks v. much for those further thoughts. Have contacted the West Coker village website but no joy so far!

You're very welcome! Hopefully they will get back to you shortly!

[g.crighton]

Have just spoken to Nadine Dodge. Several very old photos were found in the church including the George Jekyll picture. However, as George Jekyll died in 1843 there is a question mark over the picture. Is it really a photo of the man himself or is it a photo of a portrait? I'm no expert on early photography so don't if it's an actual photo from 1843 - doesn't sound likely to me but others may know better! ND is making enquiries for me!