tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.comments2023-03-26T11:31:11.467+01:00Anthony Dorman PhotographerAnthony Dormanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15908265553639459994noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-86137801806781175262013-06-08T11:58:56.810+01:002013-06-08T11:58:56.810+01:00Hi Frank, I think the press were hampered by not k...Hi Frank, I think the press were hampered by not knowing Ian's name and therefore reluctant to publish anything. I do agree though that the article in the Chronicle was quite poorly written and full of strange errors. Anthony Dormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908265553639459994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-19815191393007977712013-06-08T09:10:48.904+01:002013-06-08T09:10:48.904+01:00Thanks for your work. I blogged the Chronicle piec...Thanks for your work. I blogged the Chronicle piece. <br />http://fridaynightboys300.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/euan-mclachlan-rip.html<br />With the Metro off after about five that night, I guess he must have walked back, drenched, to sleep in a sodden patch of land. Pity it took the Chronicle so long to acknowledge it and then refer to him as 'Tyneside's most famous homeless man.' Ah well...Frank Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11515500573854371279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-41083656970977085682013-06-05T01:19:45.630+01:002013-06-05T01:19:45.630+01:00I do wonder what Ian/'Jimmy' looked like a...I do wonder what Ian/'Jimmy' looked like as a younger man, I wish I knew more about him (I'm of the belief we live-on via living memory), and I wish we as a city could do something to commemorate him so he's always a permanent part of Newcastle. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-55435347257600680112013-05-29T13:01:37.375+01:002013-05-29T13:01:37.375+01:00This is good stuff. There is always a story. We al...This is good stuff. There is always a story. We all have one, and finding out the story of others is always a surprise. But whats magical about stories is that they are pathways along which others may follow, and sometimes one becomes part of the story too, as you have done. <br /><br />Small point, not a criticism, more an observation - my preference is 'people who are homeless' rather than 'homeless people' - just to simply put their humanity first rather than their lack of domestic appliances! <br /><br />We can never help everyone in need, but simply helping one person can make a huge difference, and often also to many other connected lives we may be unaware of.<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to make a difference, and for writing this.<br />John MacPhersonhttp://www.john-macpherson-photography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-7609711926667028312013-05-24T13:05:57.486+01:002013-05-24T13:05:57.486+01:00Thanks for sharing the post! Really such a nice an...Thanks for sharing the post! Really such a nice and decent information shared here with awesome stuff… <br />Island Of Korculahttp://www.korcula-larus.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-80352315166677915862013-04-18T11:04:09.587+01:002013-04-18T11:04:09.587+01:00To answer the question did he have a valid metro t...To answer the question did he have a valid metro ticket? Yes, on several occations I was on the train when he was checked and produced a day saver. Inspectors never bothered him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-10458245711071228412013-01-14T13:29:17.977+00:002013-01-14T13:29:17.977+00:00You are looking very nice in all pictures, but in ...You are looking very nice in all pictures, but in my opinion 2nd one is best of all, i hope you can be a great fashion model in the coming years. Thanks for sharing such wonderful pictures here with us.bespoke arthttp://www.conceptcoverings.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-19944624321666614412013-01-02T17:25:57.628+00:002013-01-02T17:25:57.628+00:00This really sad to know, but at least the truth wi...This really sad to know, but at least the truth will come out and stop all this Facebook nonsense, which can't be helping his family.Frank Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11515500573854371279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-85570212499618903532012-11-14T11:07:48.584+00:002012-11-14T11:07:48.584+00:00Hi - the facebook post is rubbish. I have spoken w...Hi - the facebook post is rubbish. I have spoken with the Hostel mentioned this morning who have never heard of the man mentioned. They do not actually take homeless people either. I have spoke also with the family of the homeless man and whilst their is still an official police investigation I won't name this man but here are some facts.<br /><br />1) A homeless man was taken into hospital in a serious condition. He gave his first name and birth date. The surname he gave was almost identical to the name of his family who have come forward. First name and birth date were an exact match. This man who was in hospital for a few weeks never regained his health and passed away.<br /><br />2)His Family who do not live in Newcastle watched his reported sightings on facebook and via communication with police support officers for years. When they had not heard anything they reported him missing to the police. Both the family and the police used my photographs to confirm the identity of the man. Unfortunately his body was cremated before a formal family identification could take place.<br /><br />3) There is an ongoing DNA test going on which is taking a long time much to the annoyance of the family who would like finally to put this whole thing behind them.<br /><br />I would also like to add that the family (I met up with this man's sister recently) gave me his entire life story. He chose to be homeless and suffered with mental health issues. They have for years tried everything imaginable to get him off the streets and look after him. They are devastated by what has happened.<br /><br />A second person who knew him came forward on my twitter account and gave me the same name as the family did. <br /><br />I don't know why people feel the need to be so nasty on social networking sites. I have a feeling that the 'Jimmy' group will end up in trouble at some point. I can't post on the page because i'm banned. I was banned for defending myself. Someone thought it was acceptable for me to be abused whilst sticking up for the plight of homeless people.<br /><br />As soon as the legal issues have been resolved and with the blessing of the family i will tell this mans story ASAP.Anthony Dormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908265553639459994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-62413833313547360312012-11-14T10:37:45.251+00:002012-11-14T10:37:45.251+00:00On "his" facebook page its saying hes al...On "his" facebook page its saying hes alive and in a hostel. Just wondering if you know the truth?? Facebook is full of liars and people that mock the homless, so not the most trusted website in the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-56245035432158718412012-11-04T07:41:34.541+00:002012-11-04T07:41:34.541+00:00Great images Anthony. I can see your passion for s...Great images Anthony. I can see your passion for showing others individual expression. I also am shy about having my own image captured, but can take my own photo happily knowing no one will see the 50 bad ones taken to get the perfect one, which defeats the purpose of spontanious expression really. oh well! lol. I can see your relaxed doing the same in the pic you took of yourself, and not to shy in your pic with your material exterior shedded. And not too shabby looking either lol and brave to publish it! keep up the great inspirational work.<br />luv from your new fan in Australia.<br />Natasha E. RECK, Graphic Designer and (Macro photographer in my spare time) natashareck@optusnet.com.auAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-43331041006005212012012-11-02T14:50:36.766+00:002012-11-02T14:50:36.766+00:00are you a model then as the pictures look fab.are you a model then as the pictures look fab.canvas printshttp://www.personalcanvasprints.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-25544145162578407392012-10-29T21:43:49.023+00:002012-10-29T21:43:49.023+00:00Hi,
I remember this gentleman from my days living...Hi,<br /><br />I remember this gentleman from my days living on Tyneside. I'd just like to express my appreciation for your pictures and the way they help us focus on the fact that this was a human being who was loved by someone as a brother or a son. You photos reinforce this man's dignity and humanity and for that you ought to be proud.<br /><br />Matt Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-76036954190954364842012-10-23T00:05:03.919+01:002012-10-23T00:05:03.919+01:00Thank you Anthony. Our Geordie Gentleman will be m...Thank you Anthony. Our Geordie Gentleman will be missed by many. <br /><br />Warm wishes to all,<br /><br /><br />Kezra & the kidsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-37291323824664023392012-10-19T19:57:38.916+01:002012-10-19T19:57:38.916+01:00Thanks for the reply. In my eyes he was an unsung ...Thanks for the reply. In my eyes he was an unsung hero of the north east. He never harmed a soul and lived how he wanted and escaped the matrix of our want want take lifestyle. Everyone knew who he was and he was probably one of last characters we had left in newcastle. Also one of the few who arnt dependant on drink and drugs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-35283742453534358902012-10-18T22:58:12.548+01:002012-10-18T22:58:12.548+01:00Hi - Still no official news yet although I can say...Hi - Still no official news yet although I can say that the man in my photograph is believed to have passed away. There are some DNA results still to come through but his family are aware of what has happened and are deeply saddened by his passing. Due to my photographs and this blog I recently met with his sister who told me of the ongoing investigation and the sad circumstances of his life. Thank you for your interest in his well being. Sorry for not replying sooner I had disabled my notifications by accident and had not seen your posting. Anthony Dormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908265553639459994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-29112259221515163492012-10-18T22:51:23.859+01:002012-10-18T22:51:23.859+01:00Hi, I think the first man is often mistaken for th...Hi, I think the first man is often mistaken for the homeless man Known as Arthur/Jimmy. I'm waiting for the OK from the family of the dead homeless man to post an update on what has happened. There is a police investigation going on, I can't say much yet but things are not good. When I can I will post about the man including his real name. I'm still moved by the interest in him - thank God for decent people like you.Anthony Dormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908265553639459994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-92125659971922683112012-10-18T19:01:04.438+01:002012-10-18T19:01:04.438+01:00Whats the story with the man in the first photo? S...Whats the story with the man in the first photo? Seen him every time I have been to town recently. Any joy finding out what happened to arthur?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-47528444194108367262012-10-11T11:05:19.603+01:002012-10-11T11:05:19.603+01:00Dear Anthony,
Any further news you have would be ...Dear Anthony,<br /><br />Any further news you have would be very much appreciated. We are still full of sorrow for his family and all that were touched by this kind and gentle soul. I think of him often. Many thanks for all your efforts. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-34723214261723170902012-09-19T18:49:35.892+01:002012-09-19T18:49:35.892+01:00Nothing official to report I'm afraid. Still w...Nothing official to report I'm afraid. Still waiting for further news. The press are now interested as I have had two local newspapers contact me this week. Hopefully things will be cleared up soon.Anthony Dormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908265553639459994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-71027864887192440792012-09-19T18:42:47.970+01:002012-09-19T18:42:47.970+01:00is there any updates anthony,thankyouis there any updates anthony,thankyouAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-6932858863248937182012-09-10T21:55:06.908+01:002012-09-10T21:55:06.908+01:00Dear Kezra,
Thanks for your int...Dear Kezra,<br /> Thanks for your interest and prayers for this man. Things have become quite complicated with this story since I posted this story. I can confirm that the man in my photographs is not called Jimmy, Authur or Albert however. I can't go into too many details at the moment due to the complicated nature of this situation. All I can say to protect the feelings of people involved is that the man in my photographs has been identified however it is still to be known if he is the un-named homeless man who died in hospital last month. There are measures being taken to confirm this as we speak, I fear the worst for the man in my photographs I'm afraid.<br /><br />Kind regards,<br /><br />AnthonyAnthony Dormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908265553639459994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-48183451096239770082012-09-10T19:50:37.154+01:002012-09-10T19:50:37.154+01:00Dear Anthony,
My family and I are desperate to k...Dear Anthony,<br /> <br />My family and I are desperate to know if you have had confirmation if Jimmy is well? Our thoughts and prayers are with him regardless.<br /><br />Warmest wishes,<br /><br /><br />Kezrakezranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-25514767418947579812012-08-23T22:22:24.700+01:002012-08-23T22:22:24.700+01:00I am seeing some posts on Facebook that this man h...I am seeing some posts on Facebook that this man has been seen since my post. I really hope he is alive and well and not dead as I posted. I posted this article after trying to find out through as many sources as possible weather he had died as all the social media outlets were stating. Without knowing his name I contacted a local homeless charity who told me that he had died and that a number of local press had also made such enquiries. I am going to make further enquiries tomorrow to try and resolve the speculation. I hope that I can re-post with good news but I fear the worst. I would like to thank those people who have sent kind comments which gives me faith in society. If anyone reading this has any further definitive news I would like to hear from you.<br /><br />Anthony DormanAnthony Dormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908265553639459994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991240478745396706.post-76572612288462739792012-08-22T02:47:00.991+01:002012-08-22T02:47:00.991+01:00How do we know he has died? I one day gave him a...How do we know he has died? I one day gave him a £5 hope I did not offend him as he jumped as I approached and I apologised for startling him. Shame on those who moved him on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com