Sherlock Holmes Society of London: The Society tablecloth is new, and rather handsome! (photo by Alistair Duncan)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: Chairman Elaine McCafferty opens the meeting. Treasurer Ashley Mayo looks pessimistic. Membership Secretary David Jones checks his figures (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: David Jones confirms the satisfactory level of membership (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: The Society's financial state is likewise healthy (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: Elaine McCafferty's's term as Chairman has come to an end, and David Jones is elected to succeed her (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: Elaine announces that Guy Marriott is stepping down as President after nine years (photo by Alistair Duncan)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: Bob Ellis recalls some aspects of Guy's presidency - some serious, some amusing, and all to the Society's benefit (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: Naturally the members of Council wish to express their gratitude in a tangible form (photo by Alistair Duncan)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: Bob reminds us that Guy is a connoisseur of public transport and a trusted expert in that field (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: What more appropriate present for him than a classic London bus destination blind? (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: Especially appropriate as the destination is Baker Street! (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: The destination blind is handsomely framed, and Guy is delighted (photo by Alistair Duncan)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: It's a grand object to hang on the wall, and fortunately Guy's wife Liz is happy with the idea (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: From buses to trains... (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: Just a few weeks ago Guy emulated the Society's first President, who named a locomotive "Sherlock Holmes" (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: Guy Marriott and Sir Peter Hendy christened another "Sherlock Holmes" at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: Chairman-elect David Jones thanks Guy for his long and inspirational service (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: Outgoing Chairman Elaine McCafferty thanks the officers and Council members for their support and hard work (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: President-elect Jonathan McCafferty steps forward (photo by Alistair Duncan)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: Jonathan introduces (as if he needed any introduction) one of the Society's most distinguished members (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: David Stuart Davies is a prolific author, an authority on film and TV interpretations of Sherlock Holmes (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: David is member of the Crime Writers Association and of the exclusive Detection Club (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: David is also a playwright, a speaker and an actor (photo by Alistair Duncan)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: Tonight David Stuart Davies gives us "The Game's Afoot" (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: This one-man show has been a hit at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: Scholarship, drama and comedy combine (photo by Bonnie MacBird)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: This is the story of Arthur Conan Doyle (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: Physician, surgeon, campaigner - and of course author (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: It's also the story of Conan Doyle's most famous and influential creation (photo by Roger Johnson)
Sherlock Holmes Society of London: Sherlock Holmes of Baker Street (photo by Alistair Duncan)