The Undershaw Society
Reblogged from I wish I were British: Always searching the net for news about Undershaw, I often come across wonderful initiatives. I am so happy to see how people feel concerned by this cause, even if there are not as many as I would wish. I can’t talk about all the articles and support groups [...]
1892 Strand Interview with Dr Arthur Conan Doyle
In 1892, Dr Arthur Conan Doyle, gave an interview to The Strand magazine. It gives a very fascinating insight into his home life, work and his most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes. This is the transcript of that interview with some of the pictures. A Day With Dr. Conan Doyle. BY HARRY HOW. DETECTIVISM up to date [...]
London's troughs and fountains
Reblogged from thelondonphile: The Londonphile wandered past this (former) drinking trough positively overflowing with spring blooms on Surrey Quays Road last week and set out to learn more about its history. The Metropolitan Free Drinking Fountain Association (as it was originally known) was formed in 1859 to provide free, clean drinking water to Londoners at [...]
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Poem for the Titanic
Sir Arthur was so moved by the Titanic tragedy that he penned the following touching poem. (‘During the catastrophe the band of the Titanic played negro melodies and ragtime until the last moment, when they broke into hymn’ – press report) Ragtime (From The Guards Came Through and Other Poems) Ragtime! Ragtime! Keep it going [...]
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the Mary Celeste
I was watching a programme on television last night about the Mary Celeste. This is one of those fascinating stories where you’re dying to know what really happened. For those who don’t know about the Mary Celeste, it was an American merchant ship that was found abandoned in the Atlantic in 1872. The big mystery [...]
