Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
For nine of the party, the visit began with lunch at the famous Lord's Tavern, where the catering is superior to the spelling
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Members and guests meet their guides at the Pavilion (photo by Peter Horrocks)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Our Chairman David Jones is the regular scorer at the annual Victorian Cricket Match vs the Gold Bats (photo by Annie Utechin)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
A part of the stained glass window in the MCC Museum (photo by Bob Ellis)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The Conan Doyle mini-display in the Museum (photo by Annie Utechin)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Nick Utechin & David Jones with Conan Doyle's bat (photo by Annie Utechin)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Nick Utechin, a regular umpire at the Victorian Cricket Match, kick-started the restoration of Conan Doyle's bat (photo by Bob Ellis)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
In the England dressing room (photo by Peter Horrocks)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Our President Jonathan McCafferty relaxes in the England dressing room, beneath the Bowling Honours Board (photo by Annie Utechin)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
On the England balcony Nick Utechin surveys the sacred turf (photo by Annie Utechin)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
On the England balcony, Elaine & Jonathan McCafferty are less lost in contemplation (photo by Annie Utechin)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Bob Ellis is honoured and delighted to be on the England balcony (photo by Peter Horrocks)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
From the England Dressing Room you have a spectacular view across the pitch to the futuristic Media Centre (photo by Annie Utechin)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Behind the Warner Stand is Louis Laumen's statue of the great W.G. (photo by Annie Utechin)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The life-size bronze statue of Dr Grace (photo by Bob Ellis)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Peter Horrocks, captain of the Society's First Eleven, meets W.G. Grace (photo by Annie Utechin)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Nick Utechin attempts to emulate W.G.'s pose (photo by Peter Horrocks)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
In the Media Centre (photo by Peter Horrocks)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
In the Media Centre - are Peter Horrocks and David Jones discussing tactics? (photo by Annie Utechin)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
This is the view that the reporters and commentators have in the Media Centre, though it doesn't usually include David Jones (photo by Bob Ellis)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The clear view from the Media Centre, across the entire ground (photo by Annie Utechin)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The Society published a (very) limited edition booklet for the occasion, and the author Nick Utechin cheerfully signed copies (photo by Annie Utechin)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
This is the booklet, "Conan Doyle, a Cricket Bat, and Lord's" by Nicholas Utechin - a fine souvenir!