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The latest photos can be seen below:

Pilgrims descending to Meiringen on the original path that Holmes and Watson took 135 years ago.

Charles Augustus Milverton, alias Adam Harrison; Godfrey Staunton, alias Jay Brasch and Colonel Valentine Walter, alias Robert Hutton, returning to Meiringen.

"It was not a pleasant business, Watson."

En route back to Meiringen.

James Mortimer MRCS, alias Vincent Delay and Baron Gruner, alias Michael Meer leading pilgrims back to Meiringen.

Not the Young Swiss Messenger, but James Mortimer MRCS, alias Vincent Delay, somewhere between the Reichenbach Falls and Meiringen.

En route back to Meiringen.

"It is, indeed, a fearful place. The torrent, swollen by the melting snow, plunges into a tremendous abyss, from which the spray rolls up like the smoke from a burning house."

"The shaft into which the river hurls itself is an immense chasm, lined by glistening coal-black rock, and narrowing into a creaming, boiling pit of incalculable depth, which brims over and shoots the stream onward over its jagged lip."

The memorial plaque, installed by The Bimetallic Question of Montreal and The Reichenbach Irregulars of Switzerland in 1992 to commemorate the very spot where Holmes vanquished Professor Moriarty.

The white star, installed in the early 1950s by Anthony Howlett, our President and early explorer of Sherlockian sights in Switzerland, to mark the place where the contest between Holmes and Moriarty took place.

In memoriam Sherlock Holmes.

Some last photographic souvenirs before our pilgrimage comes to an end on Reichenbach Day.

Markus Geisser, the chief coordinator of this pilgrimage and Michael Meer, at the spot where the contest between Holmes and Watson took place. This picture ends our album of our Society's 8th pilgrimage with photographs by Alessandro Della Bella.

Sherlock Holmes and Melchior Anderegg reunite with our pilgrims at the Gasthaus Zwirgi, just above the Reichenbach Falls.

Enjoying an traditional Alpen Macaroni at the charming Gasthaus Zwirgi, situated just above the Reichenbach Falls.

Enjoying an traditional Alpen Macaroni at the charming Gasthaus Zwirgi, situated just above the Reichenbach Falls.

Calvert Markham, our Chairman, welcomes our special guest, Emily Partington, the United Kingdom's Deputy Head of Mission and HM Consul-General for Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Emily Partington, UK's Deputy Head of Mission and HM Consul-General for Switzerland and Liechtenstein, greets one of His Majesty's best known subjects: Sherlock Holmes.

Our member Tom Atkinson provides some astonishing revelations about the dramatic filming of Granada TV's Final Problem "on sight" at the Reichenbach Falls in 1984.

A truce in alpine heights!

For the 8th time in the history of the Society, of the fateful contest between Holmes and Moriarty at the Falls of Reichenbach marks the highlight of this pilgrimage.

Pilgrims arriving to take the historic cable car to ascent to the Reichenbach Falls.

Anticipation remains the greatest joy - pilgrims ascending by cable car to the Reichenbach Falls.

Our special guest, Johanna Rieke, author of Sherlock Holmes pastiches and wife of the late Bryan Stone; Judy and Bob Ellis; ascending to the falls of Reichenbach by cable car.

Not The Three Students, but Colonel Valentine Walter, Robert Carruthers and Professor Moriarty ascending to the falls of Reichenbach.

Sherlock Holmes, alias Philip Porter and Dr. Watson, alias Charles Miller, in front of the memorial plaque installed by The Norwegian Explorers of Minnesota. It is one of the first ever memorial plaques to remember Sherlock Holmes.

"It was some time before the health of my friend Mr. Sherlock Holmes recovered from the strain caused by his immense exertions in the spring of ’87." - A light hearted interpretation of Watson's constant concerns about his friend's health.

"It is, indeed, a fearful place. The torrent, swollen by the melting snow, plunges into a tremendous abyss, from which the spray rolls up like the smoke from a burning house." - The Reichenbach Falls.

Sherlock Holmes, alias Philip Porter and Dr. Watson, alias Charles Miller, get ready for the re-enactment of the fatal contest between the good and evil.

Countdown before the fatal showdown - Sherlock Holmes alias Philip Porter; Mrs. Hudson alias Hélène Vrot and Professor Moriarty, alias Peter Horrocks.

"and sank back (...) with a long sigh of satisfaction" - Our Lausanne "dream team", Vincent Delay, Laurence Pernet (in the middle) and Nicolas Regamey looking back at a successful 8th pilgrimage on Reichenbach Day.

Pilgrims getting ready for the highlight of this pilgrimage: the fatal contest between Holmes and Moriarty.

Sherlockians, too, can never "resist a touch of the dramatic" - the final preparations for the final contest between Holmes and Moriarty.

Final preparations for solving The Final Problem.

"the best and the wisest man" and the Napoleon of Crime.

"(...) when I perceived the somewhat sinister figure of the late Professor Moriarty standing upon the narrow pathway which led to safety."

"(...) exchanged some remarks with him, therefore, and obtained his courteous permission to write the short note which you afterwards received."

"I walked along the pathway, Moriarty still at my heels."

"He drew no weapon, but he rushed at me (...)"

"(...) and threw his long arms around me."

"He knew that his own game was up, and was only anxious to revenge himself upon me."

"We tottered together upon the brink of the fall."

"I have some knowledge, however, of baritsu, or the Japanese system of wrestling (..."

"(...) and he with a horrible scream kicked madly for a few seconds (...) and over he went."

"(...) I found (...) the silver cigarette case which he used to carry."

"(...) a small square of paper (...)"

"(...) whom I shall ever regard as the best and the wisest man whom I have ever known."

"Holmes, Holmes, where are you?"

Charles Miller as a very convincing Dr. Watson truly in distress over the disappearance of his dear friend Sherlock Holmes.

Past re-enactments of Sherlock Holmes' return staged by the Society involved parachute jumps. In 2026, it involved Melchior Anderegg, the Meiringer and also the King of Swiss Mountain Guides during the 19th century.

Melchior Anderegg, alias Martin Iggland, greets Sherlock Holmes, alias Philip Porter.

In 2016, our member, Eva Iggland, convincingly concluded that Holmes must have had a mountain guide when he "did ten miles over the mountains in the darkness" to reach Florence. This guide was the Meiringer Melchior Anderegg, played by Eva's son Martin.

"I took to my heels, did ten miles over the mountains in the darkness, and a week later I found myself in Florence with the certainty that no one in the world knew what had become of me."

Pilgrims watching the re-enactment of the contest between Holmes and Moriarty.

Pilgrims watching the re-enactment of the contest between Holmes and Moriarty.

Pilgrims watching the re-enactment of the contest between Holmes and Moriarty.

Sherlock survived! Moriarty is no more! Pilgrims sing MORIARTY’S LAMENT to the tune of “My Bonny Lies over the Ocean” by the late Dr Auberon Redfearn.

"My body lies under the water, Immersed at the foot of the Fall, If only I’d done what I oughter, I wouldn’t be down here at all." Chorus: "Dear me! Dear me! For Sherlock has triumphed, I must agree Dear me! Dear me! Here lies Mori-R-I-P-ty!"

Dr. Watson, the chronicler, sets the record straight and talks to a team of Associated Press.

The highlight of the 8th pilgrimage to Switzerland! The obligatory group picture.

"hip hip hooray" - Sherlock Holmes survived!

"hip hip hooray" - Sherlock Holmes survived!

"hip hip hooray" - Sherlock Holmes survived!

3 May 2026 - For the 8th time in the 75 years long history of our Society, we visited the Reichenbach Falls.

The press is never far away when our Society visits the Reichenbach Falls. And everyone, including Dr. Watson, played an important part to make this an event broadcasted around the globe.

135 years later, the Reichenbach Falls still are a fearful place - as highlighted by Vincent Delay, one of the chief organizers and well-known Sherlockian from Lausanne.

"It was on the third of May that we reached the little village of Meiringen, where we put up at the Englischer Hof (...)" - We arrived on 2nd May 135 years later and it is now called Parkhotel Du Sauvage.

Anticipation is the greatest joy - the Reichenbach Falls out of the windows of our coach. We are getting ready for "Reichenbach Day"!

SCHWEIZ

Philip Porter sitting next John Doubleday's magnificent Sherlock Holmes statue, unveiled in 1988. John of course is a member of our Society.

Philip Porter smoking a pipe with his alter ego.

“Surely you will stay and have some dinner?” - Our pilgrims off to have dinner after an eventful day 3 of our pilgrimage.

“Surely you will stay and have some dinner?” - Our pilgrims off to have dinner after an eventful day 3 of our pilgrimage.

Dr. Watson, alias Charles Miller, arriving in Meiringen.

Elizabeth Marriott and Guy Marriott, past Chairman and President of our Society, in Meiringen.

Lars Ahlner and Olga Ahlner, in Meiringen. Lars visited Meiringen with the Society in 1968!

“Surely you will stay and have some dinner?” - Our pilgrims off to have dinner after an eventful day 3 of our pilgrimage.

“Surely you will stay and have some dinner?” - Our pilgrims off to have dinner after an eventful day 3 of our pilgrimage.

“Surely you will stay and have some dinner?” - Our pilgrims off to have dinner after an eventful day 3 of our pilgrimage.

Arriving at the Hotel Victoria to enjoy their first dinner in Meiringen.

Marc Ungerer, Managing Director of the Jungfrau Region, the regional tourism office, addressing our pilgrims.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in top form!

"We shall now have a little supper and then retire, for we may have a very busy day to-morrow."

"(...) feeling once more that sudden flood of joy, amazement, and incredulity (...)"

On your right, Dr. Mortimer MRCS, alias Vincent Delay, leading our group to board the Golden Pass Belle Epoque Express from Montreux to Zweisimmen.

“Where shall I meet you?” “At the station. The second first-class carriage from the front will be reserved for us.”

“Where shall I meet you?” “At the station. The second first-class carriage from the front will be reserved for us.”

“Where shall I meet you?” “At the station. The second first-class carriage from the front will be reserved for us.”

"Our friends had already secured a first-class carriage and were waiting for us upon the platform." - The scenic journey from Montreux to Zweisimmen is about to commence.

Robert Carruthers, alias Rick Grandia, boards the Golden Pass Belle Epoque Express.

Boarding the Golden Pass Belle Epoque express at Montreux.

Boarding the Golden Pass Belle Epoque express at Montreux.

Our "special" meandering through the Gruyère district (of "cheese fame"!) along the Pays-d'Enhaut from Montreux via Gstaad to Zweisimmen.

Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes find themselves “in the corner of a first-class carriage flying along en route” not to Exeter, but to Zweisimmen.

"And so it happened that an hour or so later", they found themselves "in the corner of a first class carriage" from Montreux to Zweisimmen.

Abdullah Khan, alias Raks Patel, on board the Golden Pass Belle Epoque express to Zweisimmen.

"And so it happened that an our or s later (they) found (themselves) in the corner of a first-class carriage (...)"

The Illustrious Client, alias Bob Ellis, on board the Golden Pass Belle Epoque express to Zweisimmen.

Colonel Sebastian Moran, alias Charlie Blanksteen, and Violet Smith, alias Catherine Cooke, flying across the Swiss alps to Zweisimmen.

"And so it happened that an our or s later (they) found (themselves) in the corner of a first-class carriage (...)"

Our "special" meandering through the imposing Pay-d'Enhaut via Gstaad to Zweisimmen.

Sherlock Holmes leading our pilgrims from Zweisimmen to - Meiringen!

The ever so corteous Dr. Watson, alias Charles Miller, assists the ever so charming Miss Edith Presbury, alias Helen Dorey, to disembark in Zweisimmen.

En route from Zweisimmen to - Meiringen!

Pilgrims immersed in the recreation of Charles Chaplin's film studio.

The magnificient recreation of the Charles Chaplin film studios.

Hélène Vrot, alias Mrs. Hudson, immerses herself in the sets of the recreated Charles Chaplin studios.

Pilgrims enjoying the recreation of the "flower stand sequence” in City Lights, when the tramp first meets the flower girl (played by Virginia Cherrill).

Recreation of East Lane, Chaplin's childhood street, which had a profound influence on his career, and in particular on the film ‘The Kid'.

Mrs. Hudson, alias Hélène Vrot, has a surprising encounter with Albert Einstein, who was one of Charles Chaplin's great friends.

Your are a physicist I perceive - two geniuses meet in the bathroom of the Manoir of Charles Chaplin.

The family cinema is one of the most touching, hugely private rooms in the Manoir of Charles Chaplin and his family.

"(...) excellent company." - Two immortal titans meet - Charles Chaplin and Sherlock Holmes.

Arrival at the Charles Chaplin Museum in our Saurer L4C, from 1951, an iconic Swiss alpine postal coach built to climb mountain passes.

Our third bus, a 1951 Saurer L4C from 1951, an icon of the long tradition of Swiss alpine coaches.

Arrival at the Charles Chaplin Museum in our Saurer V2H from 1958.

Von Bork, alias Markus Geisser, and coordinator of our pilgrimage, leads our group to the Charles Chaplin Museum.

Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler at the Charles Chaplin Museum.

Arrival at the Charles Chaplin Museum, formerly the home of the famous actor and his family for almost a quarter of a century.

"Whether it’s passing, or tackling, or dribbling, there’s no one to touch him." - Dr. Watson examining Godfrey Staunton, "the crack three-quarter,"

The Countess of Morcar in a dangerously innocent conversation with Baron Gruner.

Sherlock Holmes meets our host for this morning, Eugene Chaplin, son of Charles Chaplin.

"I believe that my father as well as Sherlock Holmes were a little eccentric." - Eugene Chaplin in conversation with Brigitte Latella and her team from the Swiss Italian TV.

Eugene Chaplin and Markus Geisser.

Eugene Chaplin with Helen Dorey talking about his memories about Sherlock Holmes - Eugene Chaplin remembers Black Peter, and Sherlock’s experiment to stab a pig furiously with a “huge barbed-headed spear”.

Our host, Eugene Chaplin, with Markus Geisser and Brigitte Latella.

Eugene Chaplin meets members of the Society, Jay Brasch, Pankaj Chandak and Tasoulla Koumourou.

"(...) there stood a singular group of (...) people." - Pilgrims gather with Eugene Chaplin in front of the Chaplin family home (and in front of Von Bork's gladstone bag ...).

Julie Porter accompanied by our "Lausanne team", Nicolas Regamey, Vincent Delay and Laurence Pernet exploring the grounds of the magnificent Charles Chaplin mansion.

Herr Heidegger, alias Ernst-Harald Mock and Madame Derbyshire, alias Ante van Mark, enjoying a lighthearted moment of good fun on the grounds of the Charles Chaplin residence.

"and face (...) dinner with the air of a bon vivant." - Gala dinner at the Beau Rivage Palace to celebrate the end of a busy day.

The menu of our gala dinner beautifully illustrated by Laurence Pernet (alias Edith Baxter) and masterfully printed by Nicolas Regamey (alias Arthur H. Staunton).

Calvert Markham (alias Captain Arthur Morstan) thanking the organizers of our pilgrimage.

Sherlock Holmes riposting ...

... Professor Moriarty.

"Mr. Sherlock Holmes, remember Reichenbach!"

One of those bizarre moments that take place in true Holmesian spirit during these pilgrimages which are not disclosed beforehand - Dr. Watson's intervention to defend "the wisest man" he has ever known.

"In rapid succession we passed through" Lausanne in our vintage Swiss Saurer coaches to return to our hotels.

"(...) no further plans for the day (...)" - pilgrims disembarking our coach to "devote (their) life to examining those interesting little problems which the complex" programme of this pilgrimage presents.

Pilgrims get a tour of the Beau Rivage Palace. The picture gallery misses the portrait of Sherlock Holmes. Something we will make sure will be corrected in due course.

Pilgrims enjoying a tour of the Beau Rivage Palace.

Pilgrims admiring the "VIP portrait gallery" of the Beau Rivage Palace.

Pilgrims admiring the "VIP portrait gallery" of the Beau Rivage Palace.

Pilgrims visiting the Beau Rivage Palace.

Pilgrims visiting the Beau Rivage Palace.

"(...) we can stop at Marcini's for a little dinner (...)" - Pilgrims getting ready for the gala dinner at the Beau Rivage Palace.

The 5-star Beau Rivage Palace, where Day 2 of our pilgrimage comes to an end. Opened in 1861, it is one of the leading hotels of Switzerland.

Bestowal of the Ouchy passport on Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson by the, Mayor of Ouchy, Christian Andreae in the garden of the Beau Rivage Palace..

Bestowal of the Ouchy passport on Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson by the, Mayor of Ouchy, Christian Andreae in the garden of the Beau Rivage Palace..

Bestowal of the Ouchy passport on Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson by the, Mayor of Ouchy, Christian Andreae in the garden of the Beau Rivage Palace..

"(...) you must not grudge me a little pomp of ceremony (...)" - bestowal of the Ouchy passport to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

"You might chance to find yourself in the lake before you were through" - enjoying a cruise on Lake Geneva with the Pirates of Ouchy.

"You might chance to find yourself in the lake before you were through" - enjoying a cruise on Lake Geneva with the Pirates of Ouchy.

"You might chance to find yourself in the lake before you were through" - enjoying a cruise on Lake Geneva with the Pirates of Ouchy.

"You might chance to find yourself in the lake before you were through" - enjoying a cruise on Lake Geneva with the Pirates of Ouchy.

"(...) we stepped on board" - pilgrims boarding the barque La Vaudoise run by the Brotherhood of the Pirates of Ouchy.

"(...) we stepped on board" - pilgrims boarding the barque La Vaudoise run by the Brotherhood of the Pirates of Ouchy.

Dr. Watson greeting a member of the crew of the Pirates of Ouchy.

Dr. Watson, alias Charles Miller, clearly enjoying the cruise that is about to commence.

Helen Stoner, alias Katharina Anthony, boarding La Vaudoise.

Professor Moriarty, alias Peter Horrocks and Laura Lyons, alias JeanMarie Zubia.

Brigitte Latella and Sebastian Le Page (Hugo Baskerville) chatting with a member of the Brotherhood of the Pirates of Ouchy.

Getting the barque La Vaudoise ready for our cruise.

Sherlock Holmes, alias Philip Porter; Irene Adler, alias Julie Porter and Von Bork, alias Markus Geisser.

A satisfied coordinator of our pilgrimage - Von Bork, alias Markus Geisser.

Von Bork, alias Markus Geisser, who happened to celebrate his birthday on 1st May.

Firing the traditional salute on board of the barque La Vaudoise.

Firing the traditional salute.

Jolly pilgrims enjoying themselves on the barque La Vaudoise.

Von Bork, alias Markus Geisser, enjoying one of the highlights of this pilgrimage.

Hugo Baskerville, alias Sebastien Le Page, enjoys a glass of local wine!

Cruising on Lake Geneva in Victorian costumes causes some attraction!

The pirate of Ouchy!

The pirate of Ouchy in conversation with Arthur H. Staunton, alias Nicolas Regamey, who organized this cruise for us.

Our captain, the pirate of Ouchy.

Arthur H. Staunton, alias Nicolas Regamey, and a member of the Brotherhood of the Pirates of Ouchy, who made this cruise possible.

"You might find yourself in the lake before you were through."

Enjoying the cruise.

Madame Derbyshire, alias Antje van Mark, enjoying the cruise on Lake Geneva.

Dr. Percy Trevelyan, alias Pankaj Chandak and Maria Gibson, alias Tasoulla Koumourou.

Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty having a surprisingly friendly chat.

Irene Adler, alias Julie Porter and Sherlock Holmes, alias Philp Porter.

Brigitte Latella, for once not filming with her film crew.

Maria Gibson, alias Tasoulla Koumourou.

Rings from the Agra treasure hidden in Lake Geneva?

The crew of the barque La Vaudoise and the commandeering pirate.

Brigitte Latella in one of her splendid costumes.

The Illustrious Client, alias Bob Ellis and the Countess of Morcar, alias Judy Ellis.

Nancy Barclay, alias Paula-Ann Anthony and Helen Stoner, alias Katarina Anthony.

"(...) and we stepped on board, and the ropes were cast off (...)"

"(...) and we stepped on board, and the ropes were cast off (...)"

The Countess of Morcar enjoying unusual company.

Helen Stoner, alias Katarina Anthony.

The splendid pirate of Ouchy, Arthur H. Staunton and Madame Derbyshire promenading in Ouchy.

"(...) ancient, crenelated, and pierced with many loopholes." - Arrival at the Chateau de Lucens.

Our 1950s Swiss Saurer coaches at rest near the Chateau de Lucens.

"(...) ancient, crenelated, and pierced with many loopholes." - Arrival at the Chateau de Lucens.

"(...) ancient, crenelated, and pierced with many loopholes." - Arrival at the Chateau de Lucens.

"(...) ancient, crenelated, and pierced with many loopholes." - Arrival at the Chateau de Lucens.

The imposing coat of arms of the Canton of Berne greeting the pilgrims.

The imposing coat of arms of the Canton of Berne greeting the pilgrims.

Miss Edith Presbury, alias Helen Dorey and Von Bork, alias Markus Geisser, en route to the Chateau de Lucens.

Baron Gruner, alias Michael Meer, en route to the Chateau de Lucens.

Edith Baxter, alias Laurence Pernet and Abdullah Khan, alias Raks Patel, climbing up to the Chateau de Lucens.

Enjoying breathtaking views from the Chateau de Lucens.

Laura Lyons, alias JeanMarie Zubia and Stamford, alias Neville Twitchell.

The Illustrious Client, alias Bob Ellis and Countess of Morcar, alias Judy Ellis, arriving au château.

Mrs. Hudson, alias Hélène Vrot, arriving au château.

Lady Frances Carfax, alias Wendy Wild, arriving au château.

Princess Clotilde Lothman von Saxe-Meiningen, alias Maggie Sanders and Mycroft Holmes, alias John Blackburn, arriving au château..

James Wilder, alias Lars Ahlner and Herr Heidegger, alias Ernst-Harald Mock arriving au château..

Godfrey Staunton (who else?!), alias Jay Brasch, arriving au château.

The inner courtyard of the Chateau de Lucens.

The magnificent clock of the Chateau de Lucens.

Lunch au chateau.

Meeting our friends from Lucens.

Lunch au chateau de Lucens.

The inner courtyard of the Chateau.

Arriving au château.

Professor Moriarty, alias Peter Horrocks, preparing a new attempt to disrupt the proceedings in the honor of his arch rival, Sherlock Holmes.

James Wilder, alias Lars Ahlner; Von Bork, alias Markus Geisser; and Mrs. Warren, alias Olga Ahlner. Lars joined the 1968 pilgrimage!

Mrs. Warren, alias Olga Ahlner; Professor Moriarty, alias Peter Horrocks; and James Wilder, alias Lars Ahlner.

Meeting Lucens authorities.

Enjoying a moment of pure joy - Dr. Watson, alias Charles Miller; Sherlock Holmes, alias Philip Porter and Irene Adler, alias Julie Porter.

The Mysterious Lady Assassin, alias Lisa Harrison and Charles Augustus Milverton, alias Adam Harrison.

"I didn’t think there was a soul in England who didn’t know Godfrey Staunton, the crack threequarter, Cambridge, Blackheath, and five Internationals. Good Lord! Mr. Holmes, where have you lived?”

"and puffed complacently at his cigar" - Dr. Watson enjoying a cigar.

Touring the Chateau de Lucens.

Touring the Chateau de Lucens.

Touring the Chateau de Lucens.

Touring the Chateau de Lucens.

Touring the Chateau de Lucens.

Touring the Chateau de Lucens.

Touring the Chateau de Lucens.

Baron Gruner, alias Michael Meer and Dr. Watson, alias Charles Miller, enjoying a smoke.

Mrs. Hudson, alias Hélène Vrot, touring the Chateau de Lucens

Touring the Chateau de Lucens. This is the location where the Sherlock Holmes Museum was located before it was located to the Maison Rouge in heart of the village of Lucens.

Touring the Chateau de Lucens.

Touring the Chateau de Lucens.

Day 2 - Touring the Chateau de Lucens.

“The Press, Watson, is a most valuable institution if you only know how to use it." - Brigitte Latella, a Swiss Sherlockian and journalist with the Swiss TV, interviewing the Major of Lucens.

Patrick Gavillet, the Mayor of Lucens, meeting Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Mortimer MRCS, Von Bork and Dr. Watson.

Von Bork, alias Markus Geisser, and coordinator of this pilgrimage, thanking Patrick Gavillet, the Mayor of Lucens, for all his support.

The one and only Sherlock Holmes.

Chateau de Lucens

Patrick Gavillet, the Mayor of Lucens, addressing the Sherlock Holmes Society of London.

Patrick Gavillet, the Mayor of Lucens, with Sherlock Holmes.

Greeting Patrick Gavillet, the Mayor of Lucens.

Sherlock Holmes, alias Philip Porter, thanking Patrick Gavillet, the Mayor of Lucens, on behalf of our Society.

Langdale Pike, alias Andrew Streeter and Mrs. Turner, alias Heather Owen.

Miss Edith Presbury, alias Helen Dorey, chatting along with Professor Moriarty, alias Peter Horrocks.

Mycroft Holmes, alias John Blackburn; Lady Alicia Whittington, alias Elizabeth Marriott and the King of Bohemia, alias Guy Marriott.

Violet Hunter, alias Eva Iggland and Edith Baxter, alias Laurence Pernet.

Dr. Watson, alias Charles Miller, returning from the Chateau de Lucens.

"Now listen!" - Von Bork, alias Markus Geisser, and chief coordinator of our pilgrimage, addresses our pilgrims on behalf of Peter Steiler.

"(...) so he took a bus (...)" - our pilgrims leave Lucens and return to Lausanne.

"Drive on, drive on" - our chauffeur Christian Schlapp drives us back to Lausanne to embark on our cruise on Lake Geneva..

Approaching the Sherlock Holmes Museum in Lucens.

The driver of our "special" Christian Schlapp maneuvering us into Lucens.

Our 1958 Swiss Saurer V2H entering Lucens.

Arriving in Lucens in our "special", a 1958 Swiss Saurer V2H.

Disembarking in Lucens.

Arriving in Lucens in our "special", a 1958 Swiss Saurer V2H.

Pilgrims arriving in Lucens.

Bob and Judi Ellis, alias The Illustrious Client and Countess of Morcar, in front of the Sherlock Holmes Museum in Lucens.

Entering the Maison Rouge, home of the Sherlock Holmes Museum in Lucens

The view from the Sherlock Holmes Museum in Lucens, at the foot of the imposing Chateau de Lucens where it was located from 1966 to 2001.

Pilgrims admiring the 1966 reconstruction of the 221b consulting room in Lucens.

Pilgrims admiring the 1966 reconstruction of the 221b consulting room in Lucens.

Langale Pike, alias Andrew Streeter, enjoying his visit to the Sherlock Holmes Museum in Lucens.

We see of Sherlock everywhere - especially in Lucens.

Pilgrims enjoying their visit to the first (of two) Sherlock Holmes museums in Switzerland.

Pilgrims enjoying their visit of the Sherlock Holmes Museum in Lucens.

Mrs. Hudson, Dr .Watson and Sherlock Holmes visiting the reproduction of their 221b Baker Street quarters - in Lucens, Switzerland!

"Then he opened a door and showed us into a large room furnished as a museum" - James Mortimer MRCS, alias Vincent Delay, the Lucens museum's curator welcomes us!

Helen Stoner, alias Katarina Anthony and Violet Hunter, alias Eva Iggland, discovering the treasures of the Lucens museum.

Von Bork, alias Markus Geisser, and Baron Gruner, alias Michael Meer, two well-known Swiss Sherlockians, visiting the Lucens museum.

Pilgrims enjoying traditional Elevenses.

Mrs. Hudson, alias Hélène Vrot, and The Mysterious Lady Assassin, alias Lisa Harrison, in front of the Sherlock Holmes Museum in Lucens

Pilgrims enjoying traditional Elevenses.

Pilgrims enjoying traditional Elevenses in Lucens.

Edith Baxter, alias Laurence Pernet (and illustrator of the splendid programme of this pilgrimage) enjoying traditional Elevenses.

Pilgrims enjoying traditional Elevenses in Lucens.

Baron Gruner, alias Michael Meer and Violet Smith, alias Catherine Cooke, enjoying traditional Elevenses.

From Lausanne to Lucens - Dr. Watson, embarking on the trip to Lucens, taking neither the first nor the second coach but the third.

Sherlock Holmes, embarking on the journey to Lucens, taking neither the first nor the second coach but the third - in this case a Swiss Saurer 2 H from 1957.

"The game's afoot" - boarding the the Saurer V2H from 1958 to travel to Lucens.

“Did you recognize your coachman?” - Ours was not Mycroft Holmes, but Christian Schlapp, owner of the wonderful 1950s Saurer coaches which we "engaged" as our "specials" for this trip.

Laura Lyons, alias JeanMarie Zubia, and Sherlock Holmes, alias Philip Porter, travelling to Lucens (from left to right).

"There was some show of discipline among them, de spite their tumultuous entry" - pilgrims travelling to Lucens.

"There was some show of discipline among them, de spite their tumultuous entry" - pilgrims travelling to Lucens.

"There was some show of discipline among them, de spite their tumultuous entry" - pilgrims travelling to Lucens.

Our Sherlock Holmes, alias Philip Porter, en route to Lucens, starting his 5th tour as our Primus inter pares for this pilgrimage

Dr. Watson enjoying the sun that accompanied us not only to Lucens but for the entire duration of our pilgrimage.

Our Dr. Watson, alias Charles Miller, enjoying his second tour as the good doctor after the 2005 pilgrimage.

Captain Arthur Morstan, alias Calvert Markham, our chairman, enjoying the ride to Lucens.

A beaming Colonel Moran alias Charlie Blanksteen approaching Lucens.

Tony Marshall as Mycroft Holmes (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Theo Wyler as John Turner (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Terence Druce as Lord Robert St Simon (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Stephan Arthur (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Steffen Grimberg as a blind man (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Steffen Grimberg as a blind man (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Stefan Rohner as a Baker Street Irregular (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Stefan Rohner as a Baker Street irregular (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Rick Grandia as Bob Carruthers (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Rick Grandia as Bob Carruthers (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Reggie Musgrave as Reggie Prendergast (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Peter Horrocks as Professor Moriarty (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Peter Horrocks as Professor Moriarty (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Pamela Bruxner as Nancy Barclay (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Oliver Kerstholt (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Michael Meer as Baron Adelbert Gruner (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Meinrad Zimmermann as a Baker Street irregular (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Meinrad Zimmermann as a Baker Street irregular (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Maureen Van der Flaes as Agatha (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Marina Stajic (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Maria Hayzen (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Markus Geisser as Von Bork (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Markus Geisser as Von Bork (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Elizabeth Marriott as Lady Alicia Whittington (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Elizabeth Marriott as Lady Alicia Whittington (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Linda Smith as Lady Mary Brackenstall (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Lars Ahlner as James Wilder (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Kate Horrocks as Violet de Merville (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Julie Porter as Irene Adler (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Julie Porter as Irene Adler (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Judy Marshall (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Judi Ellis as the Countess of Morcar (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Jonathan McCafferty as Charles Augustus Milverton (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

John Weber as John Mason (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

John Doubleday as Oscar Meunier (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

John Doubleday as Oscar Meunier (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

John Barker as Barker 'in his uniform days' (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

John Barker as Barker 'in his uniform days' (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Inez Bergquist as 'A Certain Gracious Lady' (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Helen Dorey as Edith Presbury (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Helen Bray as Susan Cushing (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Heather Owen as Kitty Winter (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Heather Owen as Kitty Winter (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Gwyneth Hanson as Alice Turner (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Gwyneth Hanson as Alice Turner (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Guy Marriott as the King of Bohemia (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Guy Marriott as the King of Bohemia (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Gloria Griffiths as Madame Lesurier (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Gloria Griffiths as Madame Lesurier (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Eva Zenk-Iggland as Violet Hunter (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Eva Zenk-Iggland as Violet Hunter (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Eliane Albuisson as Marie Devine (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Elaine Hamill as Lady Hilda Trelawney Hope (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Eileen Holman as Lady Eva Brackwell (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Dena Howlett

David Bentata as Sir Henry Baskerville (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

David Bentata as Sir Henry Baskerville (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Charles Miller as Dr John H Watson (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Charles Miller as Dr John H Watson (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Catherine Cooke as Violet Smith (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Catherine Cooke as Violet Smith (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Catherine Anderson as Violet Westbury (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Carole Markham as Elsie Cubitt (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Calvert Markham as Sir James Damery (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Robert Griffiths as Lomax (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Bob Ellis as Breckinridge (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Auberon Redfearn as Dr Percy Trevelyan (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Auberon Redfearn as Dr Percy Trevelyan (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Anna Smyth as Anna Coram (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Anna Smyth as Anna Coram (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Anna Smyth as Anna Coram (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Albert Kunz as Peter Steiler (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Albert Kunz as Peter Steiler (KEYSTONE/PHOTOPRESS/Alessandro Della Bella)

Here is one of the signed posters! (photo by Roger Johnson)

Now it's time to watch an episode from Granada TV's classic first series, 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes', first broadcast in 1984, with Jeremy Brett and David Burke as Holmes and Watson. (photo by Jean Upton)

Robert Mammana and Jonathan Le Billon (photo by Jean Upton)

The day's activities at Riverside Studios are almost done. Mark Jones looks on as Alan Cox and Nicholas Rowe discuss the day's events. Will they perhaps play Watson and Holmes again? (photo by Jean Upton)

In appreciation of Vasos Lazarou's work today, Nicholas Rowe gives him a bar of Swiss Chocolate, and at Vasos' request he signs the wrapper! It's a delightful souvenir of a remarkable day. (photo by Jean Upton)

We are not sure what has caught Vasos Lazarou's attention. Is it Nicholas Rowe's ring - his watch - his shirt? (photo by Jean Upton)

Steve Wallace is delighted to know that his work and that of his fellow-volunteers is so appreciated. But what has he spotted that suddenly makes him look so worried? (photo by Jean Upton)

We are all very grateful to Steve Wallace, Vasos Lazarou, and all the other volunteers for helping to make the Sherlock Showcase so interesting and so entertaining! (photo by Jean Upton)

Very appropriately, given the emphasis on the classis Granada TV series, Steve Wallace receives a photograph of Jeremy Brett as Holmes. (photo by Jean Upton)

Next, Bob Ellis has a special award for Steve Wallace, the principal organiser of the Sherlock Showcase. (photo by Jean Upton)

For his sterling contribution to the first Sherlock Showcase, Vasos Lazarou receives an attractive miniature bust of the great detective. (photo by Jean Upton)

As we noted earlier, the apparently indefatigable Steve Wallace is the Society's Sherlock Holmes for the day. Now President Bob Ellis acknowledges the hard work put in by his Watson, Vasos Lazarou. (photo by Jean Upton)

There are still a few of the signed posters to hand out, and it looks as if the deserving recipients are approaching! (photo by Jean Upton)

Steve Wallace has a boxful of the signed posters, one for every member of the Society who assisted at this first Sherlock Showcase. (photo by Jean Upton)

By way of thanks for their participation, all those who assisted today receive a copy of the Sherlock Showcase poster, signed by all the special guests (photo by Jean Upton)

The Sherlock Showcase has been a bold and successful venture, in which a good number of the Society's members have played an active role. Their work deserves to be recognised. (photo by Jean Upton)

Now Bob Ellis, the President of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London, has something important to say. (photo by Jean Upton)

Just a few feet away, Simon Kelton and Alan Cox also have much to mull over. Would they do it again? We hope so! (photo by Jean Upton)

Unsurprisingly, the day's events have given Nicholas Rowe and Gus Holwerda plenty to think about and to discuss. (photo by Jean Upton)

Gus Holwerda of the Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast meets Nicholas Rowe, a young Sherlock who became an adult Sherlock. Mind you, this probably isn't their first meeting. (photo by Jean Upton)

Catherine Cooke, the Society's respected Meetings Secretary, takes time to relax and think about the varied aspects of this momentous day. (photo by Jean Upton)

A few feet away, Andrew Lane takes a well-earned rest. Perhaps the day's events have suggested a new adventure for young Sherlock Holmes! (photo by Jean Upton)

Adrian Braddy, publisher and editor of the admirable 'Sherlock Holmes Magazine', is very pleased with the way the Sherlock Showcase has gone, and so is his invaluable wife Heather! (photo by Jean Upton)

Chairman Calvert Markham and Treasurer Judi Ellis can definitely count this new venture as a success! (photo by Jean Upton)

This is the area of the restaurant reserved today for participants in this first Sherlock Showcase. It's been such a success that there are already plans for another next year! (photo by Jean Upton)

Paul Gillings appears to have spotted something disconcerting - surely not the photographer! The Markhams and Judi Ellis seem happy enough, and why not? (photo by Jean Upton)

At a nearby table, while Nicholas Briggs fulfills a request for an autograph, Tom Atkinson's eyes are fixed on something that appears to puzzle him ... (photo by Jean Upton)

In a quiet moment between autographs, something has attracted the attention of Alan Cox and his aide. (photo by Jean Upton)

In the Vendors' Room, Nicholas Rowe is happy to sign a photo of himself as the young Holmes, for an even younger enthusiast. (photo by Jean Upton)

To complete the line-up, Nicholas Rowe, Jean Upton and Alan Cox are joined by their interlocutor, Mark Jones! (photo by Steve Wallace)

Nicholas Rowe and Alan Cox are joined by Jean Upton, who created the goose and discovered the Blue Carbuncle. (photo by Steve Wallace)

Now the serious business is out of the way, Nicholas Rowe and Alan Cox pose with the goose and the Blue Carbuncle - the former made by Jean Upton as a model for the one you may see at Christmas in the Sherlock Holmes pub. (photo by Stephen Wallace)

Finally, Alan Cox, Andrew Lane, Nicholas Rowe and Mark Jones listen intently as Simon Kelton has the last word on the new adventures of 'Young Sherlock'. (photo by Jean Upton)

But now Nicholas Rowe's expression says, 'Let's get back to the serious stuff!' (photo by Jean Upton)

Now it's Andrew Lane's turn to make another witty remark, and it looks as if Alan Cox has thought of something amusing too! (photo by Jean Upton)

We can hear Nicholas Rowe in the new podcast series 'Sir Sherlock', set in 1924, when the newly knighted Holmes and his friend Watson (Tom Baker and John Leeson) abandon retirement to fight crime in London. (photo by Jean Upton)

It seems that something Alan Cox said has amused Simon Kelton, Nicholas Rowe and Mark Jones! (photo by Jean Upton)

Alan Cox comes from an acting family. He had already been cast as the schoolboy Watson in 'Young Sherlock Holmes' when Nicholas Rowe auditioned for the role of Sherlock. (photo by Jean Upton)

Simon Kelton is also interested in what Nicholas Rowe is saying. Perhaps it concerns the differences in approach between the movie 'Young Sherlock Holmes' and the new TV series 'Young Sherlock'. (photo by Jean Upton)

Andrew Lane is a versatile and prolific author. Before his 'Young Sherlock Holmes' series, he brought the great detective into the world of Doctor Who, in the novel 'All-Consuming Fire'. (photo by Jean Upton)

Something said on the other side of the table has amused Alan Cox and has apparently piqued Andrew Lane's curiosity! (photo by Jean Upton)

It looks as if Simon Kelton has a smart response to one of Nicholas Rowe's observations! (photo by Jean Upton)

Alan Cox and Andrew Lane are also paying close attention to Nicholas Rowe, as are the members of the audience. (photo by Roger Johnson)

Nicholas Rowe's memories of 'Young Sherlock Holmes' certainly have his old friend Simon Kelton hooked! (photo by Jean Upton)

Alan Cox has also portrayed a different canonical character: he was Professor Moriarty to Nicholas Briggs' Sherlock Holmes in the Big Finish audio play 'The Final Problem'. (photo by Jean Upton)

Simon Kelton and Mark Jones listen attentively to Nicholas Rowe, who probably isn't recalling his performance as an actor playing Sherlock in the 2015 film 'Mr Holmes' - the real Holmes being played by Sir Ian McKellen. (photo by Roger Johnson)

Our panel represents three different imagined versions of Sherlock Holmes's formative years. The TV series 'Young Sherlock' was inspired by Andrew Lane's novels, but the stories depicted are new. (photo by Roger Johnson)

Simon Kelton is executive-producer of the current TV series 'Young Sherlock'. Nicholas Rowe was the original young Sherlock Holmes in the 1985 movie. Mark Jones, Editor of 'The Sherlock Holmes Journal', is again the inquisitor. (photo by Roger Johnson)

In 1985, Alan Cox played the schoolboy John Watson in the film 'Young Sherlock Holmes'. Andrew Lane is the author of eight novels in a series also called 'Young Sherlock Holmes'. (photo by Roger Johnson)

It's a formidable line-up - Alan Cox, Andrew Lane, Simon Kelton, Nicholas Rowe and Mark Jones. (photo by Roger Johnson)

Now Steve Wallace announces the day's final stage event, hosted by the Editor of'The Sherlock Holmes Journal', Mark Jones, who is investigating more than one 'Young Sherlock Holmes'... (photo by Jean Upton)

If anyone has a claim to be the Society's Sherlock Holmes for the day, it's Steve Wallace! With Vasos Lazarou as his faithful Watson, Steve has been the principal organiser of this outstanding event. (photo by Jean Upton)

Agatha Parkin is young, charming and extraordinarily talented. It really is a treat to hear her play 'Scarlet Air' again! (photo by Roger Johnson)

Eric Burton Davis says that the melody of 'Scarlet Airs' was written to fit Holmes's description in 'A Study in Scarlet' of 'that little thing of Chopin's' - which hasn't yet been definitively identified. (photo by Jean Upton)

At the Annual Dinner in January, we experienced the first performance of a specially commissioned violin piece, composed by Eric Burton Davis and played by Agatha Parkin. Today, we shall enjoy it again! (photo by Roger Johnson)

When the programme resumes, Calvert Markham announces a different kind of entertainment - one that members who attended the Sherlock Holmes Society's Annual Dinner will recognise! (photo by Jean Upton)

Something about the sheet of paper seems to have inspired interest in Esther Dean and Martin Kay. What could it be? (photo by Jean Upton)

Granada TV costume designer Esther Dean and sound recordist Martin Kay are also dealing with autograph requests - and with enquiries about the making of 'The Naval Treaty'. (photo by Jean Upton)

Alison Skilbeck signs a copy of the splendid souvenir brochure, and Luke Holwerda marks up another sale for the Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast. (photo by Jean Upton)

At the next table, Alison Skilbeck is also signing publicity stills from 'The Naval Treaty', and although his attention is momentarily diverted Luke Holwerda is keeping a close eye on things. (photo by Jean Upton)

'The Naval Treaty' is a classic dramatisation of a classic story, so David Gwillim and Gus Holwerda are doing good business! (photo by Jean Upton)

Nearby in the Vendors' Room, Gus Holwerda is selling publicity photos from 'The Naval Treaty', signed before your very eyes by David Gwillim! (photo by Jean Upton)

It's half past three - time for a break! Refreshments are available, and there are treasures to be bought in the Vendors' Room... (photo by Roger Johnson)

Gus Holwerda expresses his and our thanks to David Gwillim, Alison Skilbeck, sound recordist Martin Kay, sound engineer David Eve and costume designer Esther Dean. Luke Holwerda is just off camera. (photo by Jean Upton)

The audience in the theatre is fortunate indeed. First, the rare opportunity to watch 'The Naval Treaty' on the big screen, and then Alison Skilbeck and David Gwillim's fond memories of making that classic episode! (photo by Jean Upton)

As Alison Skilbeck reads from her notes, it seems that more memories are coming back to David Gwillim. (photo byJean Upton)

Alison Skilbeck has brought a remarkable set of notes today. They outline her own ideas for a dialogue between Percy and Annie. (photo by Jean Upton)

Whatever the question, David Gwillim is clearly ready with an answer. (photo by Jean Upton)

So, what will be the next question for David Gwillim and Alison Skilbeck? (photo by Jean Upton)

To judge by Alison Skilbeck's expression, David Gwillim has come up with a satisfactory answer! (photo by Jean Upton)

And this time Luke Holwerda is the interrogator, while brother Gus consults his notes. (photo by Jean Upton)

Now it looks as if David Gwillim is facing another challenging question. (photo by Jean Upton)

Alison Skilbeck seems unsure. Perhaps she has a slightly different memory of a particular aspect of 'The Naval Treaty'. It was more than forty years ago, after all! (photo by Jean Upton)

Whatever the question was, Gus Holwerda seems happy with David Gwillim's answer! (photo by Jean Upton)

David Gwillim looks to Alison Skilbeck - perhaps for confirmation of a reminiscence. (photo by Jean Upton)

Many of those who worked with Jeremy Brett and his two Watsons are, like David Gwillim and Alison Skilbeck, happy to talk about the experience. (photo by Jean Upton)

Brothers Luke and Gus Holwerda launched The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast in 2019. Interest in the classic Granada TV series remains very strong indeed. (photo by Jean Upton)

As you'd expect, David Gwillim and Alison Skilbeck have many stories about working with Jeremy Brett and David Burke. (photo by Jean Upton)

David Gwillim first appeared on screen with Jeremy Brett in a 1975 production of 'Love's Labours Lost'. He and Alison Skilbeck were impeccably cast as 'Tadpole' Phelps and his tender-hearted, strong-minded fiancée. (photo by Jean Upton)

David Gwillim and Alison Skilbeck made their mark as Percy Phelps and Annie Harrison in 'The Naval Treaty', which was dramatised by Jeremy Paul and directed by Alan Grint. (photo by Jean Upton)

And after the screening, Luke & Gus Holwerda of the Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast interview two of the leading actors in 'The Naval Treaty', David Gwillim & Alison Skilbeck. (photo by Jean Upton)

Stepping outside Riverside Studios for a few minutes, we see this delightful view of one of the world's oldest suspension bridges. Hammersmith Bridge links Hammersmith to Barnes, on the south side of the Thames. (photo by Roger Johnson)

In the Vendors' Room, Sir Christopher Frayling, with assistance from Mark Jones, is ready to sell - and sign - copies of his book 'Nightmare: The Birth of Horror'. (photo by Roger Johnson)

Meanwhile, rehearsals are in preparation for 'What Child Is This?'. Here are Production Assistant Natalie Barrett, and actors Robert Mammana, Jonathan LeBillon, Dominic Brewer and Deshira Madjuni. (photo by Vasos Lazarou)

Robert Mammana, Jonathan Le Billon and Dominic Brewer (photo by Roger Johnson)

Robert Mammana, Jonathan Le Billon and Dominic Brewer (photo by Roger Johnson)

Robert Mammana, Jonathan Le Billon and Dominic Brewer (photo by Roger Johnson)

Jonathan Le Billon and Dominic Brewer (photo by Jean Upton)

Robert Mammana joins Jonathan Le Billon and Dominic Brewer (photo by Jean Upton)

Jonathan Le Billon and Dominic Brewer (photo by Roger Johnson)

The actors in 'What Child Is This?' are Jonathan Le Billon as Holmes, Dominic Brewer as Watson, and Robert Mammana as the Marquis and as Mycroft Holmes (photo by Roger Johnson)

The cast of 'What Child Is This?' make sure that they're all fully prepared. (photo by Roger Johnson)

Next to be interviewed by Mark Jones is Bonnie MacBird. As the display on the screen suggests, Bonnie's literary works include six well-received Sherlock Holmes novels. (photo by Roger Johnson)

Bonnie MacBird is an author, dramatist, producer, director, narrator and actor. After this interview we'll see a scene from one of her Sherlockian plays, 'What Child Is This?' (photo by Roger Johnson)

Whatever its origins, 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' has long been an undeniable part of Dartmoor's cultural history, and Sir Christopher Frayling's friendly scholarship helps us appreciate it even more. (photo by Jean Upton)

It's a fascinating insight into the mind of Sherlock Holmes' creator. (photo by Jean Upton)

What no previous scholar had discovered is that the novel took only six weeks to write! The proof is in Conan Doyle's pocket diary for 1901/2, which Sir Christopher owns. (photo by Jean Upton)

The story appears to have been influenced by Conan Doyle's exploratory walk around Dartmoor in 1901, with probable additional elements from the Norfolk Coast and from Hergest Ridge on the Welsh border. (photo by Jean Upton)

Of most interest to us today, of course, is 'The Hound of the Baskervilles', and Sir Christopher has delved deep into the circumstances that inspired Conan Doyle to write it. (photo by Jean Upton)

Thirty years ago, Sir Christopher's book and TV series 'Nightmare - The Birth of Victorian Horror' examined 'Frankenstein', 'Dracula', 'Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde' and 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'. (photo by Jean Upton)

Calvert Markham, the Society's Chairman, welcomes the audience and introduces Roger Johnson and Mark Jones, who will interview Professor Sir Christopher Frayling. (photo by Jean Upton)

Bonnie MacBird's actors have rehearsed, and the stage is now ready for the first of the day's events. (photo by Roger Johnson)

While Jean Upton attends to some of the props, Bonnie MacBird ensures that the cast of 'What Child Is This?' are familiar with the set. (photo by Roger Johnson)

Depending on the specific activity, different images are projected on to the screen. This is a photo of the 221B sitting-room at the famous Sherlock Holmes pub in Northumberland Street, Charing Cross. (photo by Roger Johnson)

Most of the day's activity take place in the Theatre, where Jean Upton prepared the stage. (photo by Roger Johnson)

The splendid poster gives more than a hint at the treats in store at Riverside Studios, Hammersmith!

Chairman Calvert can congratulate his team on a successful start to the Sherlock Holmes Society of London's May Weekend, 2026! (photo by Roger Johnson)

As Mark Jones notes. 'Uncannily, all five teams ended on a score of 31 out of 50 (or thereabouts...) resulting in the good feeling all round.' Amazing! (photo by Roger Johnson)

Reactions to the questions are varied, as are reactions to some of the answers! (photo by Roger Johnson)

As this picture suggests, some of the questions are pretty fiendish - and some of the answers are unexpected! (photo by Roger Johnson)

The remainder of the evening is given over to a quiz, for which members are divided into five teams (photo by Roger Johnson)

Matthew Hall had discovered a letter written by Arthur Conan Doyle to Mrs Kate Bryson in 1885, which throws new light on the writing of 'A Study in Scarlet' (photo by Roger Johnson)

Mark Jones, Editor of 'The Sherlock Holmes Journal', announces this year's winner of the Tony & Freda Howlett Award: it's Matthew D Hall, for his article 'Untangling the Skein' in the Summer 2025 issue (photo by Roger Johnson)

The Society's finances are healthy, membership is flourishing, and there's more entertainment, enlightenment and excitement to come in this anniversary year! (photo by Roger Johnson)

Flanked by the Society's Treasurer Judi Ellis and Council Secretary Dena Howlett, Calvert Markham ensures that the formal business of the AGM is brief and smoothly conducted (photo by Roger Johnson)

After a very good dinner, Chairman Calvert launches the evening's formal business (photo by Roger Johnson)

Chairman Calvert Markham welcomes members and guests on our return to the handsome and appropriately Victorian National Liberal Club, at number 1 Whitehall Place (photo by Roger Johnson)

The National Liberal Club, close to the Houses of Parliament and many government departments, was designed by the eminent architect Alfred Waterhouse and officially opened in 1887 (photo by Roger Johnson)

As readers will probably have realised, the Sherlock Holmes Society of London was founded in 1951, during the Festival of Britain. So we are celebrating our 75th Anniversary!

On May the 4th, Markus Geisser, Helen Dorey and Peter Horrocks visited Albert Kunz, who masterminded our first Swiss pilgrimage and several of those that followed (photo by Albert's niece Kathrin)

Nearby, the not-actually-late-at-all Professor Moriarty compares his experience against that recorded by the faithful, but misled, Dr Watson (photo courtesy of Peter Horrocks)

What is poor Watson to make of it? (photo by Peter Horrocks)

His friend and colleague has disappeared, and Watson's natural conclusion is that Holmes is dead! But how did the press learn about it so quickly? (photo by Peter Horrocks)

Everyone has a pretty clear idea of what will happen on that ledge beside the mighty Reichenbach cascade, but not many are already wearing funereal black! (photo by Peter Horrocks)

Not to worry. It's actually Markus Geisser, making sure that everyone is prepared for the Society's eighth official re-enactment of the fatal duel at the Reichenbach Falls (photo by Peter Horrocks)

As Sherlock Holmes told Dr Watson, Professor Moriarty 'is a man of good birth and excellent education' ... but he has 'hereditary tendencies of the most diabolical kind...' (photo courtesy of Peter Horrocks)

At Zweisimmen, the pilgrims leave the Golden Pass train and board the vintage coaches, which will take them through more glorious countryside to their final destination (photo by Peter Horrocks)

We don't know what the joke is. It certainly appeals to Dr Watson's sense of humour, but Irene Adler doesn't seem to find it funny. Perhaps she's heard it before... (photo by Peter Horrocks)

As Dr Watson wrote of the wax model that deceived Colonel Sebastian Moran, 'It was a perfect facsimile' of Mr Sherlock Holmes! (photo by Peter Horrocks)

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