Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The Chairman Elaine McCafferty describes the basic principles of the meeting, and introduces the MC, John Morewood. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
John Morewood in turn explains in a little more detail before handing over to the first speaker. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The first speaker is Simon Smyth, making a welcome return to the Society after far too many years. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Simon is the advocate for 'The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge'. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The second speaker is Heather Owen. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
'The Cardboard Box' is a powerful tale, but doesn't it really belong with the Memoirs? (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
John Morewood introduces the next speaker. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The speaker is Audrey Jones ... (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
And her story is 'The Red Circle'. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Right. Who is the next speaker? (photo by Paul Gillings)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Roger Johnson's story is a popular one. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
It's 'The Bruce-Partington Plans'. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Time for another story! (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Lisa Burscheidt makes a good case for her story. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
And her story is 'The Dying Detective'. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Lisa's time is nearly up, but she isn't fazed. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
David Jones recommends another powerful story. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
It's 'The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax'. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
John Morewood introduces the next speaker. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Auberon Redfearn is confident that 'The Devil's Foot' will be a winner. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
He could be right! (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Just one more speaker and one more story! (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The speaker is Marcus Geisser, and the story is 'His Last Bow'. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
An appropriate choice, as Marcus himself has portrayed Von Bork! (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Elaine McCafferty brings a message from Professor Moriarty - Professor Michael Moriarty, who spoke to us in Cambridge last year. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Catherine Cooke joins John Morewood in counting the votes. (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
'The Bruce-Partington Plans' does well ... (Photo by Jean Upton)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
... but the outright winner is 'The Devil's Foot'. (Photo by Jean Upton)