“The Fortnightly Dispatch”
“A singular set of people, Watson—the man himself the most singular of them all.”
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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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 Hound of the Baskervilles” – and more Holmesian drama to enjoy at home
Missing the theatre? Here’s the answer…
The Sherlock Holmes Journal, Summer 2020
The Sherlock Holmes Journal is the official voice of the Society. The Summer 2020 issue is out now, and you’ll find a summary of the contents here, with a link to the book reviews.
The District Messenger no. 400
“… you must acknowledge, my dear Holmes, that I have done you very well in the matter of a report.”
Zoom in on “Three Minute Problems”!
That’s not a trio of teeny-weeny conundrums! At our online meeting on the 21st July, members will speak for up to 3 minutes on a Holmesian topic.