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
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.
27/05/2026
Excellent article in the Guardian today on the enduring popularity of Sherlock Holmes, with quotes from our Chairman Calvert Markham -
‘If you try to fix Holmes, you’ll get your arse handed to you’: do we really need another Sherlock remake? 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
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.
24/05/2026
Nice!
It's been 20 years since Google posted its Google Doodle honoring Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
More: https://ihearofsherlock.substack.com/p/when-google-gave-sir-arthur-conan
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
Sherlock Showcase - Riverside Studios 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
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 -
I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere: David Burke, the First Watson of the Granada Era, Passes at 91 He broke ground for an intelligent, caring, and fully-formed colleague of Sherlock Holmes
A fine article about our Swiss adventures.
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260505-sherlock-holmes-fans-recreate-fateful-duel-at-swiss-falls