A Scion Society of The Baker Street Irregulars
Numismatists Do Not Fear Change
“Now we are on the bridge.” – The Sign of Four (SIGN) London’s Tower Bridge has featured prominently in many of the film and television adaptions of various Sherlock Holmes stories. Yet, it was never specifically mentioned by name in any of the 60 stories that make up the Canon. From 1832 to 1902, the… Continue Reading
“… the actor in some strange drama …” – The Adventure of The Yellow Face (YELL) John Huston was an Oscar winning screenwriter, director and actor with a career that spanned over 50 years. Many of the films he was involved with are considered classics – The Maltese Falcon, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The African… Continue Reading
“… having attained the national fame which he has now achieved.” – The Valley of Fear (VALL) In the May 1, 2016 episode of CBS’s Elementary (Season 4, Episode 23 – The Invisible Hand), Holmes and Watson determine that someone has stepped into the leadership void caused by Moriarty’s arrest and imprisonment. Holmes investigates further and discovers Professor… Continue Reading
“My life is spent in one long effort to escape …” – The Adventure of The Red-Headed League (REDH) On Monday, May 2, Fox will begin showing the television series Houdini and Doyle to American audiences. Michael Weston plays the role of Harry Houdini and Stephen Mangan portrays Arthur Conan… Continue Reading
“… with a loud breathing of a running man.” – The Sign of The Four (SIGN) Last month, we told you about the medal being issued by Comic Con Run for their virtual WhoLock Run. On March 7, 2016, we recieved the following update from the organizers: We at the Comic Con Run aim to reward our virtual… Continue Reading
“Now, these are a really very fine series of portraits.” – The Hound of The Baskervilles (HOUN) I shudder to think of the genius being lost by nations as they close their doors to refugees seeking safety from the terrors of war and famine. Even our hobby can serve as a reflection of such losses.… Continue Reading
“… If I were a sculptor …” – The Problem of Thor Bridge (THOR) In our recent post about the badges issued by the Sherlock Holmes Society of London, we mentioned that they were based on designs by noted sculptor, and SHSL member, John Doubleday, but did not offer up any other information about this… Continue Reading
“… with a loud breathing of a running man.” – The Sign of The Four (SIGN) We have news of another virtual run – the WhoLock Comic Con 5k Run – that is offering a Sherlock Holmes themed medal. You can read more information about the race at their website. Currently, for the discounted pre-registration price of $40… Continue Reading
“… running as hard as he could towards me.” – A Scandal In Bohemia (SCAN) Geek’d Out Events is organizing a virtual 22.1 mile run called Baker Street Bound in March and everyone who completes the run receives the medal pictured above. Registration is limited to 430 medals and as I write this, only 10 medals remain.… Continue Reading
“… I should have had a medal the size of a soup plate.” – The Adventure of The Three Garridebs (3GAR) In the Spring 2012 issue of For the Sake of the Trust – The Baker Street Irregulars Trust Newsletter was the following announcement: BSI Trust Benefactor’s Medal Awarded to Glen Miranker At the BSI Dinner on Friday,… Continue Reading