Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
We boarded the bus outside the Allsop Arms in Gloucester Place, close to Baker Street and the former Marylebone Library. (Photo by Roger Johnson.)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The proposal to found the Sherlock Holmes Society of London was first mooted at Allen's Bar a few yards away in 1951. (Photo by Roger Johnson.)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Soon we were in Baker Street itself. (Photo by Roger Johnson.)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Turning along Marylebone Road, we passed Madame Tussaud's, now housing a Sherlock Holmes experience. (Photo by Roger Johnson.)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
And before long we came to Speedy's in North Gower Street - where the Baker Street scenes are filmed for "Sherlock". (Photo by Roger Johnson.)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Across Euston Road and into the University Quarter. (Photo by Roger Johnson.)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Down Gower Street, past University College and the site of Montague Place, to the British Museum. (Photo by Roger Johnson.)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Opposite the BM is the Museum Tavern, with the portrait of Sir Hans Sloane on the sign. Was this the "Alpha Inn"? (Photo by Roger Johnson.)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Further south to the Strand, and west to Charing Cross Station and the hotel where Hugo Oberstein was arrested. (Photo by Roger Johnson.)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Along Northumberland Avenue, past the Sherlock Holmes pub, to the Embankment, then towards the seat of Government. (Photo by Roger Johnson.)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
From Parliament Square along Whitehall, passing Downing Street, on our way back to Trafalgar Square. (Photo by Roger Johnson.)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Then by way of Pall Mall and Regent Street to Piccadilly Circus. On the left is the Criterion, where Watson met young Stamford. (Photo by Roger Johnson.)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
And so, via Regent Street and Oxford Street, back to Gloucester Place and the Allsop Arms. (Photo by Roger Johnson.)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Good company, nostalgic (even if not Victorian) transport, and an entertaining and informative commentary... (Photo by Roger Johnson.)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
It all made for a delightful journey! (Photo by Roger Johnson.)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
And how better to round off the afternoon than with a drink and a chat at the Allsop Arms? (Photo by Roger Johnson.)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
If only we could remember just what we talked about! (Photo by Roger Johnson.)