Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
A Very Important Person is on his way to the unveiling.
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
He arrives - of course! - in a hansom cab.
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
This cab once carried Sir Henry Irving to the Lyceum Theatre.
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The guest is, of course, Mr Sherlock Holmes, in the person of Carleton Hobbs.
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
In 1952 Carleton Hobbs played Sherlock Holmes in a series on BBC radio, with Norman Shelley as Dr Watson. It was a partnership that continued until "His Last Bow" in 1969.
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Footprints! But where will they take Mr Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Mr Holmes looks on intently as "Fabian of the Yard" unveils the plaque.
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Mr Fabian has performed his task most satisfactorily, and Mr Holmes is clearly pleased with the plaque itself.
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
It's good to witness such concord between Mr Sherlock Holmes and his former official counterpart, ex-Superintendent Fabian.
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
The plaque commemorating that auspicious meeting of Watson and Stamford has been installed and dedicated.
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Perhaps in time Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson will be commemorated elsewhere in London...
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Mr Holmes examines the plaque. Yes, all is as it should be.
Sherlock Holmes Society of London:
Who would have thought that within three years this handsome plaque would be stolen? (It was recovered in 1963.)