May 23-24th 2008 has been selected as the weekend for members of the Lizzie Borden Forum, Fall River Mutton Eaters to have their next get-together. A heavy turn out is anticipated for this second event, so book early. Currently Bridget’s room, Knowlton, and Jennings has been booked, so email Revdma@aol.com soon. If you are not doing an overnight, but wish to come on day and evening jaunts and activities, email that information too!
Archive for October, 2007
Apple blossoms, spring birdsong and Murder in May
Posted in Meeting Schedule, Member News, Preview of Coming Adventures on October 4, 2007 by administratorA visit to the real 221 Baker Street
Posted in Crime Fiction, Places to Go on October 2, 2007 by administrator
In 1994 I was lucky to finally realize a life long wish to visit London. Just around the corner from the famous Madame Tussaud’s wax museum is 221 Baker Street, which downstairs houses Mrs. Hudson’s Tea Room and upstairs, a faithful representation of the apartment of the fictional Holmes. Thousands of letters pour in yearly to Sherlock, with addresses which span the globe, all asking for advice.
It is great fun to visit here, and I see their website has become quite sophisticated, with a tour of the premises, gift shop, paid quarterly magazine, and much more. I know you will enjoy surfing the many nooks and crannies of this site, maybe shopping at the online store, watching video clips and listening to the great Jeremy Brett series audio music files. Here is a free quizz you might try out if you are a Sherlockian. You will win a 10 dollar coupon to spend in the giftshop or online store even if you miss a few! They also send you a free complimentary copy of the next issue of The Baker Street Times, which is a treasure of information about the Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes in the late Victorian period. So, enjoy!
http://www.sherlock-holmes.co.uk/library/quiz/QUESTIONNAIRE.HTML
To enter the museum site with its many links click here http://www.sherlock-holmes.co.uk/home.htm
