Apr 30, 2026
“the celebrated Mr. Sherlock Holmes” [SCAN]
The Sherlock Holmes Society of London marks its 75th
anniversary in 2026, and today we talk with coordinator Ashley Mayo
about the year-long celebration, and his deep-rooted connection to
the world of Baker Street. Ashley gives us a grand tour of the 2026
program, including Victorian-costumed pilgrimages in the Swiss
Alps, a special event at Hammersmith’s Riverside Studios, a weekend
symposium at the University of Cambridge, and much more.
You’ll also hear about his introduction to the Society at the
landmark 1987 centenary dinner for A Study in Scarlet, and
how his passion for Sherlockian scholarship led to the creation of
“The Scrapbook,” a digital archive that provides easy access to
decades of articles from the Society’s Journal, organized by case
and theme.
Our “Learned Societies” segment kicks off
with Sherlockian society activities coming up in the first half of
July. Then, it’s a new edition of “Examining the
Pictures,” with the film critic, journalist, and author
Christian Monggaard, BSI, as he reviews Sherlock,
Jr.
Finally, the Canonical Couplet quiz will test your Sherlock
Holmes knowledge, with a set of Sherlock Holmes Society of London
coasters for the winner. Send your answer to comment
@ihearofsherlock.com by May 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. All
listeners are eligible to play.
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Links
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- The Canon and the Journal — A Scrapbook
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