I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

Hugh Boone Knew How to Make Money

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"he had for years been known as a professional beggar" [TWIS] </h3>
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Readers of this blog are undoubtedly aware that Neville St. Clair, in <a href="http://camdenhouse.ignisart.com/canon/twis.htm" style="color: #000066; font-weight: bold;">"The Man with the Twisted Lip"</a> left his respectable job as a journalist to take up the life of a professional beggar under the nom de travail Hugh Boone. 
 
In the June 27 installment of <a href="http://www.straightdope.com/index.html" style="color: rgb(0 , 0 , 102); font-weight: bold;">The Straight Dope,</a> the question was posed to the research staff: "<a href="http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mbegprofit.html" style="color: #000066; font-weight: bold;">How much money do beggars make?"</a> 
 
 
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"Data! Data! Data! I cannot make bricks without clay."</blockquote>
 
While there are little empirical data to go on, the author leads with the example from the Canon and even goes so far as to quote Leslie Klinger, BSI, editor of <a href="http://annotatedsherlockholmes.com/" style="color: rgb(0 , 0 , 102); font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes</a>. 
 
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Hugh Boone Knew How to Make Money

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International Traffic on I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

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"among the crowds who were gathered from all nations" [GLOR] </h4>
Dr. Watson wrote that he had "an experience of women which extends over many nations and three separate continents," [SIGN] but clearly our exploits on the BSB surpass even that. 
 
As of this posting, we have received visits from readers in no less than 43 countries. 
 
In addition to the United States, we have received visits from: 
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Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Phillipines, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom</blockquote>
A hearty thank you to all of our international visitors! Clearly, Sherlock Holmes is an icon that is recognized across the globe. It is always a joy to meet a Sherlockian, no matter what the nationality. 
 
 
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"Well, there is at least a curious coincidence of dates." [SPEC]

Back on <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://bakerstreetjournal.blogspot.com/2006/04/date-being-asked-holmes.html">April 27</a>, we announced a Google Calendar version of the Calendar of Sherlockian Events. As it happens, that version was only open to Gmail account holders. After some revising, Google has made it possible for non-Gmail users to view and use the calendar, so we now present the calendar in the right column of the blog. This is a particularly useful tool for traveling Sherlockians, or for scion leaders who would like to advise Web users of their events. The calendar is still based on <a href="http://sherlockiancalendar.homestead.com">Ron Fish's authoritative database</a>; there are links to both versions in the "Events"section of the main blog, which as always, you can reach by clicking on the Baker Street Blog banner at the top of your page.

"Well, there is at least a curious coincidence of dates." [SPEC]

Back on April 27 , we announced a Google Calendar version of the Calendar of Sherlockian Events. As it happens, that version was only open ...

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The Best of Sherlock Holmes: Conan Doyle Manuscripts

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"I have in my pocket a manuscript" [HOUN] </h4>
 
For those who have not yet had the pleasure, Randall Stock runs a wonderful little Web site called <a href="http://bestofsherlock.com/" target="_blank">The Best of Sherlock Holmes</a> that, among other things, tracks the whereabouts of <a href="http://www.bestofsherlock.com/conan-doyle-manuscripts.htm" style="color: #000066; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Conan Doyle manuscripts</a>. 
 
He recently announced that there has been an update to his <a href="http://www.bestofsherlock.com/beetons-christmas-annual.htm" style="color: #000066; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">checklist of Beeton's Christmas Annuals from 1887</a>. Randall says: 
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The checklist provides lots of information about the "most expensive magazine in the world" and includes a list of the 28 confirmed copies still in existence and links to photos of five copies.</blockquote>
The Sherlockians and Sherlockian collectors alike would do well to take a look around Randall's site, which includes: 
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<li><a href="http://www.bestofsherlock.com/ref/refbsjtp.htm" style="color: #000066; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Tips</a> for using the Baker Street Journal CD-ROM</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bestofsherlock.com/story/storyhm.htm" style="color: #000066; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Polls on the best stories of the Canon</a>, from Baker Street Journal readers and Baker Street Irregulars</li>
<li>The <a href="http://www.bestofsherlock.com/top-10-sherlock-quotes.htm" style="color: #000066; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">most famous quotes</a> from Sherlock Holmes</li>
<li>And many, many other gems!</li>
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The Best of Sherlock Holmes: Conan Doyle Manuscripts

"I have in my pocket a manuscript" [HOUN] For those who have not yet had the pleasure, Randall Stock runs a wonderful little W...

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by Scott Monty

"You can catch glimpses of the river." [SIGN]

The "Escapes" section of today's New York Times ran an article entitled <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://travel2.nytimes.com/2006/06/16/travel/escapes/16down.html">To a Castle, by River and Rail</a>. The article mentions: <ul><li><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://hartford.about.com/cs/daytrips/a/aagcastle.htm">Gillette Castle State Park</a> and William Gillette's association with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes;</li><li><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.essexstreamtrain.com/">The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat</a>, a wonderful way to see the countryside;</li><li><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.sherlockholmesfestival.com/">The Sherlock Holmes Festival</a> to be held in Tryon, NC November 3-6.</li></ul> I can highly recommend any of the Connecticut sites - I've been there many times and Gillette Castle is where I got my start as a Sherlockian. I haven't been to the Sherlock Holmes Festival, so I can't comment on that. Anyone?

"You can catch glimpses of the river." [SIGN]

The "Escapes" section of today's New York Times ran an article entitled To a Castle, by River and Rail . The article mentions...

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by Scott Monty

"Really! You surprise me." [NOBL]

As you know, there are numerous nooks and crannies as part of the Web, some well-hidden and others well known. <blockquote>"...that web has a thousand radiations, and he knows well every quiver of each of them." [FINA] </blockquote>Inevitably, one is surprised by what finds on some of these new sites - it's clear that users have a lot of time on their hands and are willing to dedicate themselves to their hobbies. For example, here's what you might see upon typing "Sherlock Holmes" into: <ul><li>The video-sharing service <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://youtube.com/results?search=Sherlock+Holmes&search_type=search_videos&search=Search">YouTube</a></li><li>The blog search engine <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://technorati.com/search/Sherlock%20Holmes">Technorati</a></li><li>The photo-sharing service <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://flickr.com/search/?q=Sherlock+Holmes">Flickr</a> </li></ul>A particular favorite is the Sherlock Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper Celebrity Deathmatch. WARNING: material may not be suitable for younger viewers. <center><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7Gtswb0nafg"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7Gtswb0nafg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object></center> If you find anything out of the ordinary, let us know and we'll consider posting it.

"Really! You surprise me." [NOBL]

As you know, there are numerous nooks and crannies as part of the Web, some well-hidden and others well known. "...that web has a thous...

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by Scott Monty

"While Sherlock Holmes had been detailing this singular series..." [TWIS]

In addition to the regular monthly feature of the Web links from Peter Blau's newsletter, we are unveiling a new regular series. This reader participation contest is being called Fill In the Canonical Blank. <blockquote style="font-style: italic;">"We approached the case, you remember, with an absolutely blank mind, which is always an advantage." [CARD]</blockquote>Each month, a phrase will be posted for your consideration. The phrase will contain a blank, and you are expected to use your knowledge of the Canon to insert the character of your choice, providing an explanation as to why you chose that particular name. Think of it as "The Match Game" meets Sherlock Holmes. You may participate by emailing us or by clicking on the "comments" link below to post directly to the blog. If we receive enough entries, the results will be consolidated and shared in a future post. The first in the series of Fill In the Canonical Blank is: <blockquote>“If you handled your money the way _________ did, you’d be penniless in a month.” </blockquote>

"While Sherlock Holmes had been detailing this singular series..." [TWIS]

In addition to the regular monthly feature of the Web links from Peter Blau's newsletter, we are unveiling a new regular series. This r...

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by Scott Monty

“It is so long a chain, and yet every link rings true.” [REDH]

And now, the HTML links from the May issue of <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://members.cox.net/sherlock1/scuttle.htm">Scuttlebutt from the Spermaceti Press</a>. <ul><li>A delightfully imaginative <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://prof-pangaea.livejournal.com/115264.html">pastiche "Sub Rosa,"</a> which is written by using vintage telegrams and newspaper articles.</li><li>A <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.pufichek.com/sherlock/nsgsherlock.htm">miniature recreation of the sitting room</a> of 221B Baker Street by Nancy Garces-Saroli, modeled after the Sherlock Holmes Museum at Lucens:</li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/724/187/1600/Mini136w350b.0.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/724/187/320/Mini136w350b.0.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><ul><li>The web site of William Gillette biographer <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.henryzecher.com/">Henry Zecher</a>.</li><li>Classic Specialities' <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.sherlock-holmes.com/e_times11.htm">May issue of the Sherlockian E-Times</a>.</li><li>VeggieTales presents <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bigidea.com/videos/veggietales/vt027/default.htm">"Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler,"</a> with Larry the Cucumber as Sheerluck Holmes and Bob the Tomato as Dr. Watson.</li><li>Holmes on the Range concerns an 1893 adventure set in Montana, by <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.stevehockensmith.com/">Steve Hockensmith</a>, who has a web site.</li><li><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bouchercon2007.com/">Bouchercon 38</a> in Anchorage, AK from Sept. 27-30, 2007 </li><li><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://bouchercon2008.blogspot.com/">Bouchercon 39</a> in Baltimore, MD from Oct. 9-11, 2008 </li><li><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://http//www.themorgan.org/">The Morgan Library & Museum</a> reopened on April 29 with an exhibit "Masterworks from the Morgan" featuring <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="http://www.themorgan.org/exhibitions/exhibCurrent.asp?id=185">letters between Richard and John Doyle</a>:</li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/724/187/1600/doyle_ma3315_2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/724/187/320/doyle_ma3315_2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><ul><li><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://theihs.org/subcategory.php/41.html">The Felix Morley Journalism Competition</a>, sponsored by the Institute for Humane Studies.</li><li><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cccdoorcounty.com/">The 2006 Canonical Convocation and Caper</a> will take place from Sept. 15-17, 2006 in Door County, WI.</li><li>The Sound & the Fury Fakespearean Players are performing <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://sherlock.soundandfury.org/">"Sherlock Holmes and the Saline Solution"</a> at the Cafe Club Fais Do-Do Dinner Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. </li><li>The next Norwegian Explorers conference in Minnesota will be <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="mailto:%20mike9750@aol.com">"Victorian Secrets and Edwardian Enigmas"</a></li><li><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="mailto:%20christy.e.allen@ncmail.net">The Sub-Librarians</a> Scion of the Baker Street Irregulars will meet during the annual conference of the <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.ala.org/ala/eventsandconferencesb/annual/2006a/2006an.htm">American Library Association in New Orleans</a>, June 23-27.</li><li>The latest issue of <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.mysteryscenemag.com/">Mystery Scene Magazine</a> has articles on Sherlock Holmes as well as many other mystery-related topics.</li><li>The <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://open.bbc.co.uk/catalogue/infax">BBC Programme Catalogue</a>, dating back 75 years with nearly 1 million entries of radio and television shows.</li><li><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.janusbooks.com/unusual_SH.html">Michael Greenbaum/Janus Books</a> latest catalogue, featuring a treasure-trove of Sherlockian writings </li><li>The March issue of the newsletter of the <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://special.lib.umn.edu/rare/holmes.html">Friends of the Sherlock Holmes Collections at the University of Minnesota</a> features more wonderful material, including Julie McKuras' "100 Years Ago" series.</li><li>Vote for your favorite British icon at <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.icons.org.uk/">Icons: A Portrait of England</a>.</li><li>The Portsmouth Museum will host an exhibit of about 150 items from <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.portsmouthand.co.uk/history/213.htm">Richard Lancelyn Green's collection</a> from June 10 - September 24, 2006.</li><li>There are still Sherlockian-themed items for sale at the <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bbcamericashop.com/">BBC America Shop</a>.</li><li>The Best of the Sherlock Holmes Journal (Volume One) has been published, with <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="mailto:%20shsl221b@aol.com">25 "special copies" available</a> for order.</li><li>Catalog your books online with <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.librarything.com/">the Library Thing</a>.</li><li>Enjoy The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes as a <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="http://www.bedbooks.net/">BedBook</a>, printed sideways for your supine reading habits. </li><li>Gary Schrier's new book <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.calabashpipe.com/">The History of the Calabash</a> is featured on his web site, with some material from <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bakerstreetjournal.com/">The Baker Street Journal</a>.</li></ul>

“It is so long a chain, and yet every link rings true.” [REDH]

And now, the HTML links from the May issue of Scuttlebutt from the Spermaceti Press . A delightfully imaginative pastiche "Sub Rosa,...

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by Scott Monty

"A Long Shot, Watson, a Very Long Shot." [SILV]

We received this item from Kate Karlson, BSI ("The Evening Standard"). Kate is co-founder of the Turf-Builders of Baker Street. You can read her "Pink Sheet" as part of the writeup of the <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="http://www.mycroftsleague.homestead.com/ML-Silverblazerecapfinal_web_.pdf">Philadelphia Silver Blaze 2005</a>. <blockquote>I recently had a professional call upon me that required a visit to the soon-to-be-opened harness race track complex at <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.tiogadowns.com/">Tioga Downs</a>, near my home in Binghamton, NY. I was in search of an interview subject, a local horse breeder and trainer, and as I entered his barn, my eye was suddenly caught by the sign near a stall: <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/724/187/1600/IMG_0946a.0.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/724/187/320/IMG_0946a.0.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"> </div>I quickly turned around to see who this feisty horse might be, and there he was: <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/724/187/1600/IMG_0944a.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/724/187/320/IMG_0944a.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;">"A child would know Silver Blaze with his white forehead and his mottled off-foreleg." </div> This lively two-year-old colt is a trotter and getting ready to debut in the New York Sire Stakes in July. His sire was not Isonomy, but a NYSS Champion named <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="http://www.bluechipfarms.com/stallions/credit.php">Credit Winner</a>. I will be following his racing career with the greatest interest and, I hope, profit! By the way, the winner of this year's <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epsom_Derby">Epsom Derby</a>, whose Canonical entry was Shoscombe Prince, not Silver Blaze, was Sir Percy, a name full of Canonical echoes. I am pleased to say I had a deuce on him to do so. I look forward to meeting other fans of the Sport of Kings at <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="http://bakerstreetjournal.blogspot.com/2006/04/blog-post_14.html">"Sherlock at Saratoga"</a>, the weekend of July 29-30.</blockquote> Thank you, Kate for submitting this amazing find. We encourage readers to submit their own suggestions for blog posts. Simply email us with your information.

"A Long Shot, Watson, a Very Long Shot." [SILV]

We received this item from Kate Karlson, BSI ("The Evening Standard"). Kate is co-founder of the Turf-Builders of Baker Street. ...

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by Scott Monty

"The Priory is, Without Exception, the Best..." [PRIO]

I share the following below from Ben & Sue Vizoskie, as forwarded to me. I share their sentiments. Bob was a kind and gentle man who will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. <blockquote><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/5683/1768/1600/Bob_Douty.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/5683/1768/200/Bob_Douty.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" /></a>It is with great sadness and regret that we write to tell you that Bob Douty, BSI passed away peacefully yesterday morning, May 30th, after a very lengthy hospitalization. Marsha was with him. Bob was an early member of the Three Garridebs. In 1980 he and Bruce Kennedy, one of the founders of the Three Garridebs, wrote In the Footsteps of Birdy Edwards: Three Days with the Molly Maguires, a pamphlet which documented their explorations in the coal country of Pennsylvania. Marsha accompanied them, and, as Bob said, "She kept the Sherlockians objective, as well as breaking up any fights that occurred because of our strong opinions." You may have deduced that this experience was a precursor to the BSI Valley of Fear Expedition in 2004. Bob was invested in 1980 in the BSI as "The Priory School." After a hiatus, he and Marsha rejoined the Garridebs in January 2000. At that meeting Bob spoke fondly of Ralph Williams, his friend and fellow Garrideb, who had passed away. In 2002 Bob was invested in the Three Garridebs as "'Killer' Evans," the investiture which had previously been held by Ralph. We will greatly miss Bob -- his sense of humor, his quiet, gentle ways, his kindness, and his friendship. On behalf of all the Garridebs, we extend our sincerest condolences to Marsha. The following information was taken from The Journal News: Friends may call on Thursday, June 1 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm at the Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home, 414 Washington Street, Peekskill, New York. (914) 737-1363. Burial Services will be private. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Cold Spring Baptist Church in the fall. Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to Cold Spring Baptist Church, P.O. Box 299, Cold Spring, New York 10516 or the Maine Greyhound Placement Service, 249 Old Belgrade Road, Augusta, Maine 04330. (Bob's full name was Robert Watson Douty.) </blockquote>

"The Priory is, Without Exception, the Best..." [PRIO]

I share the following below from Ben & Sue Vizoskie, as forwarded to me. I share their sentiments. Bob was a kind and gentle man who w...

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by Scott Monty

"Light-houses, my boy! Beacons of the future!" [NAVA]

There was a nice mention of the classic exchange about board-schools in 'The Naval Treaty' in the May 30 Guardian. Ken Lanza was kind enough to forward the article, an excerpt of which is below. <blockquote style="font-style: italic;">Arthur Conan Doyle, speaking through his alter ego, Sherlock Holmes, likened redbrick Victorian board schools to lighthouses.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/724/187/1600/Beacon05.0.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/724/187/200/Beacon05.0.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" /></a> "Beacons of the future! Capsules with hundreds of bright little seeds in each, out of which will spring the wiser, better England of the future," Holmes says.But the demands of the modern curriculum, coupled with one the biggest school building programmes since the Victorian age, are putting many of these schools at risk of demolition. <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;" href="http://education.guardian.co.uk/egweekly/story/0,,1785310,00.html">Read the entire article here.</a> </blockquote> And speaking of beacons, you might want to check out the <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.beaconsociety.com/">Beacon Society</a>, a not-for-profit scion society of the Baker Street Irregulars that encourages and rewards those who are bringing Sherlock Holmes to the younger generation.

"Light-houses, my boy! Beacons of the future!" [NAVA]

There was a nice mention of the classic exchange about board-schools in 'The Naval Treaty' in the May 30 Guardian . Ken Lanza was k...

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by Scott Monty

"In some manner he had learned of my own sad bereavement..." [EMPT]

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/724/187/1600/Trish_Pearlman.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/724/187/200/Trish_Pearlman.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" /></a>Last Friday, May 26, 2006, the Sherlockian world lost one of its own. <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="http://www.sh-whoswho.com/search_gallery.php3?kw=pearlman&criteria=member">Trish Pearlman, ASH ("A Curious Collection")</a> passed beyond the Reichenbach. Trish was a founding member of the Mini-Tonga Society, a group of collectors of Sherlockian miniatures. She was also a member of a number of New York-area scion societies with her husband and fellow co-conspirator, Jay. I didn't have the honor of knowing Trish personally, so I would invite any interested reader to add his or her memories of Trish in the Comments section below.

"In some manner he had learned of my own sad bereavement..." [EMPT]

Last Friday, May 26, 2006, the Sherlockian world lost one of its own. Trish Pearlman, ASH ("A Curious Collection") passed beyond...

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by Scott Monty

Sherlock Holmes Tours in London

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Recently, a reader contacted us for recommendations for incorporating Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle into a trip to London. It's been a few years since our last trip there, but we are aware of a number of great resources: 
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<li><a href="http://www.sherlockslondon.com/" style="color: #000066; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Sherlock's London</a> by Thomas Bruce Wheeler - an interactive walking guide that lists over 200 sites by story and by Underground Station</li>
<li><a href="https://freetoursbyfoot.com/sherlock-holmes-tour-london/" style="color: #000066; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">The Sherlock Holmes Walk</a>, a well thought out guide to the London of Doyle</li>
<li>The Irregular Special Railway Company put out a series of Sherlock Holmes Walks - we have them in print, but can't locate them on the web.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.walks.com/our-walks/friday-walks#in-the-footsteps-of-sherlock-holmes" target="_blank">The Original London Walks</a>, with a Sherlock Holmes Walk every Friday afternoon (updated)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.london-ghost-tour.com/" style="color: #000066; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">The London Ghost Tours</a> offer tours of Sherlock Holmes' and Jack the Ripper's London</li>
<li>Any visit to London would be incomplete without a stop at <a href="http://www.sherlock-holmes.co.uk/" style="color: #33ff33; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">221B Baker Street</a> (the Sherlock Holmes Museum), the <a href="http://www.sherlockholmes.co.uk/" style="color: #000066; font-weight: bold;">Sherlock Holmes Memorabilia Co.</a> (just across the street from 221B), <a href="https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/sherlock-holmes/" style="color: #000066; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">The Sherlock Holmes</a> (pub), and again <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g186338-d1127071-Reviews-The_Sherlock_Holmes_Public_House_Restaurant-London_England.html" style="color: #000066; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">here</a>.</li>
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These are but a smattering of books, tours, and locations. Perhaps some more well-informed traveling Sherlockian could use the Comments section below to add your own suggestions. 
 
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