A literary and social Society for the study of the life and work of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson.
In 1951, St Marylebone Borough Council’s planned Sherlock Holmes exhibition for the Festival of Britain overcame initial opposition, became a huge public success, and drew over 54,000 visitors to a detailed recreation of 221B Baker Street.
Inspired by this triumph, enthusiasts founded the Sherlock Holmes Society of London in January 1951, which grew from just over 130 members to more than 1,000 and continues its tradition of journals, meetings, and annual dinners today.
The Society is open to all comers – no introduction is needed and there is no entrance examination. All that is required is an interest in Sherlock Holmes and his world, and a willingness to play the game
Founded in 1951, the Society is open to anyone with an interest in Sherlock Holmes, Dr Watson and their world. It is a literary and social Society, publishing a scholarly Journal, occasional papers, and holding meetings, dinners and excursions.
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.
The Society’s shop sells a range of items for those interested in the world of Sherlock Holmes. Products include ties, watches and cufflinks and fascinating publications produced by the society and our much loved Christmas cards.
Welcome to the July edition of the DM. I hope you’re all coping okay with the seemingly endless string of heatwaves we’ve been enduring. Grab yourself a cool drink and settle down for the latest news.
Welcome back for another month. The main Sherlockian focus for me this month has been Holmestice, with all works and treats now revealed and the anonymity period over.
Hello! I’m fresh back from Sherlock Showcase, having had an exhausting but brilliant time. All the sessions in the screen were fascinating. I particularly enjoyed watching Granada’s Naval Treaty.
Last chance to secure your tickets for our #Sherlock Showcase @RiversideLondon on Saturday 23 May. There is so much Sherlockian fun and goodness packed into one day! Read all about it here:
Last chance to secure your tickets for our #Sherlock Showcase @RiversideLondon on Saturday 23 May. There is so much Sherlockian fun and goodness packed into one day! Read all about it here: https://sherlock-holmes.org.uk/event/sherlock-showcase/
As part of our 75th Anniversary Celebrations, we'll be hosting a #Sherlock Showcase @RiversideLondon - please do come along! Tickets will be on sale soon and you do not have to be one of our members. This is our advert on the back cover of @HolmesMagazine 🙂
