A Scion Society of The Baker Street Irregulars
Numismatists Do Not Fear Change
The recent news of a possible theme park, north of London, featuring Dr. Who and Sherlock Holmes attractions, reminded me that there are a few links between these fictional characters. The co-creators of BBC’s Sherlock, Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, have both written episodes for Dr. Who. In the 1960’s, Peter Cushing would star in multiple series… Continue Reading
“You would have made an actor, and a rare one…” – Sign of the Four (SIGN) In the last several weeks, there has been much rejoicing in the Sherlockian circles about the news of discovery of the 1916 film Sherlock Holmes starring William Gillette that had been presumed lost. William Gillette was an actor and playwright, best… Continue Reading
“You remind me of Edgar Allan Poe‘s Dupin.” – A Study In Scarlet (STUD) Edgar Allan Poe is widely credited as being one of the first to create detective fiction and the Mystery Writers of America has honored him by naming their annual awards after him – the Edgars. Arthur Conan Doyle, in the very… Continue Reading
“I trust that age doth not wither nor custom stale my infinite variety.” – The Adventure of The Empty House (EMPT) May 22, 2014 marked the 155th birthday of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The Prague Mint, located in the Czech Republic decided to honor this event by striking a silver commemorative medal in two different finishes. Sculptor… Continue Reading
“My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work.” – The Sign of the Four (SIGN) Deutsche Sherlock Holmes Gesellschaft, a Sherlock Holmes society based in Germany, held the two day SherloCON 2014 in Saarbrücken this past August. Much like they did at their 2012 event, they issued a limited edition medal to… Continue Reading
‘”Rache” is the German for “revenge”” – A Study In Scarlet (STUD) Deutsche Sherlock Holmes Gesellschaft, a Sherlock Holmes society based in Germany, held the inaugural SherloCON in Hillesheim during August 2012. The event organizers issued a limited edition medal for sale at the event, which was commemorating the 125th anniversary of Sherlock Holmes first appearance. The… Continue Reading
Queen Victoria ruled Great Britain from 1837 until her death in 1901. During the 64 years of her reign, Britain turned to the remote parts of the world and established a colonial empire of such extent and prosperity that the world has never seen its like. Over the years of her reign, the bust of… Continue Reading