Welcome to the Society
Founded in 1951, the Society is open to anyone with an interest in Sherlock Holmes, Dr John H. Watson and their world. It is a literary and social Society, publishing a scholarly Journal and occasional papers, and holding meetings, dinners and excursions.
Join the Society
The Society is open to anyone with an interest in Sherlock Holmes, Dr John H. Watson and their world. We organise numerous fun, interesting and educational events throughout the year and we always welcome new members to our society.
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Shop
The Society's shop sells a range of items for those interested in the world of Sherlock Holmes. Products include merchandise such as ties, watches and cufflinks and fascinating publications produced by the society and our much loved Christmas cards.
The District Messenger no. 419
“I should like to leave some account of the business behind me”
The Sherlock Holmes Exhibition of 1951 lives on!
The Society was born of the 1951 Sherlock Holmes Exhibition. You can still see a surprising number of the exhibits!
The Tony Howlett Award 2022
“And the winner is …”
The Sherlock Holmes Journal, Winter 2021 issue – and Platinum Jubilee Supplement!
The Sherlock Holmes Journal is the official voice of the Society. The Winter 2021 issue is out now – with the 70th Anniversary supplement – and you’ll find a summary of the contents here, with a link to the book reviews.
The Tony & Freda Howlett Literary Award 2021
“This enormously valuable prize”