The Sherlock Holmes Society of London

The Sherlock Holmes Society of London Founded in 1951, the Society is open to anyone with an interest in Sherlock Holmes, Dr John H. Watson and their world.

We are a literary and social Society, publishing a scholarly Journal and occasional papers, and holding meetings, dinners and excursions. If you would like to attend our meetings and receive our biannual publication 'The Sherlock Holmes Journal' visit our website to find current subscription information http://www.sherlock-holmes.org.uk/join/join.php

We had a most successful weekend at beautiful Madingley Hall - excellent scholarship, some very remarkable papers and a ...
12/09/2026

We had a most successful weekend at beautiful Madingley Hall - excellent scholarship, some very remarkable papers and a lot of good fellowship and fun!

We’ve just heard that the P G Wodehouse Society have cancelled Sunday’s match as they have been unable to raise a team.W...
17/06/2026

We’ve just heard that the P G Wodehouse Society have cancelled Sunday’s match as they have been unable to raise a team.

What a pity! It would have been a perfect day for it, too. What’s become of all those sporting Drones?

Our picture for the algorithm shows the team on a happier occasion.

Excellent article in the Guardian today on the enduring popularity of Sherlock Holmes, with quotes from our Chairman Cal...
27/05/2026

Excellent article in the Guardian today on the enduring popularity of Sherlock Holmes, with quotes from our Chairman Calvert Markham -

Rafe Spall will play Conan Doyle’s super sleuth in a huge new drama next year. While some fans fear ‘Sherlock fatigue’, others – including Stephen Moffat – insist he will always make great telly

24/05/2026

A great day yesterday at the Sherlock Showcase at the Riverside Studios - thanks and congratulations to everyone involved! We hope to make it an annual event - give us a cheer if you would like this to happen.

Just a few tickets left for this event - if you haven’t got yours already, act fast. The game’s afoot! Into your clothes...
19/05/2026

Just a few tickets left for this event - if you haven’t got yours already, act fast. The game’s afoot! Into your clothes and come!

https://riversidestudios.co.uk/whats-on/sc-sherlock-showcase/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAR5AfBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR7GpgX5JAwphy8I7zwkrMYwlqafUkCywLduYYarVHbvS9wChzAq1wRwwqxpLA_aem_U_amN-8lRJp70TzSbn8TKQ

Riverside Studios and The Sherlock Holmes Society Of London proudly present Sherlock Showcase.Join us at the legendary Hammersmith Studios as we celebrate the life and work of Holmes and Watson with writers, a live performance, specially composed music an

We are saddened to be standing on the terrace for David Burke, one of the very best Watsons ever. Here’s a detailed trib...
15/05/2026

We are saddened to be standing on the terrace for David Burke, one of the very best Watsons ever. Here’s a detailed tribute from our friends at I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere -

He broke ground for an intelligent, caring, and fully-formed colleague of Sherlock Holmes

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