Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Stepping Stones hosted a whole weekend of events at Undershaw, celebrating Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The Society was there in force on the Saturday, and our Meetings Secretary Catherine Cooke stayed on to give a talk about music on the Sunday
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Arrival at Undershaw (photo by Paul Gillings)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The day begins with a tour of the building, with volunteers and students of Stepping Stones School (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The programme of events for the weekend (photo by Paul Gillings)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
This commemorative plaque was unveiled at the official opening of the school in September 2016 (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Sir Arthur's portrait has pride of place (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
In the window, the arms of families related to the Doyles (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Scenes from Sir Arthur's life, including his dramatic dismissal from the wicket by W G Grace (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's study - now the Head Teacher's study (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The view from Conan Doyle's study (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Like Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle had art in his blood (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The house is imposing but welcoming (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The temporary restaurant is open for business (photo by Paul Gillings)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The old and the new at Undershaw (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Talk by local historian Dr Marion Dell: “'We could not have hit upon anything more perfect' – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his family and friends at Undershaw' (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The school library (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
A handsome fireplace in one of the upstairs rooms (photo by Valerie Schreiner(
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Louise Conan Doyle's bedroom (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The splendid fireplace in Louise Conan Doyle's bedroom (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The view from Louise Conan Doyle's room (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
At the top of the main staircase (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Another distinguished speaker is our member Bonnie MacBird, screenwriter and novelist (photo by Paul Gillings)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The subject of Bonnie's talk is 'Sherlock Holmes on the Screen & on the Page' (photo courtesy of Bonnie MacBird)
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The garden front (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The grounds are extensive (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The lilac was in full bloom (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Bonnie MacBird with the Torchlight Mysteries trio, who performed 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' in the evening (photo courtesy of Bonnie MacBird)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The beautiful Surrey uplands (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Down by the Devil's Punchbowl (photo by Valerie Schreiner)
