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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's connections to Portsmouth are strong - he was living here when he wrote his first novel, The Study in Scarlet, and played an important part in the life of the city.
As part of the Heritage Lottery funded Sharing Sherlock project 10 exhibitions were created around the city with the help of community groups.
The exhibitions are on a wide range of themes, stretching from Arthur Conan Doyle: Sporting Hero to The Lost World, and took place in local community centres. These have been added to since the project ended. All online exhibitions can be accessed below.
Arthur and George - Conan Doyle's Fight for Justice for George Edalji
A Study for Sherlock - reproducing Sherlock Holmes' study at 221b Baker Street
Conan Doyle - A Good Sport - Conan Doyle's wide ranging sporting interests
Conan Doyle - The Pompey Lad - Conan Doyle's time in Portsmouth
Conan Doyle on Holiday - due to his success as a writer, Conan Doyle had the opportunity to travel widely. He often took his family. This exhibition explores the places they visited.
Dinosaurs, Fairies and Conan Doyle - Conan Doyle's interest in science, and fairies
Gripping Yarns - story writing in the style of Sherlock Holmes
The Lost World - Conan Doyle's science fiction novel
Playing Sherlock - improvised plays based upon Sherlock Hlmes
Sherlock Holmes Fandom - Sherlock Holmes has fans from around the world
Stitching a Story - stitching a quilt based upon The Adventure of the Copper Beeches,
The Cottingley Fairies - Conan Doyle's interest in fairies inspired Bunny Warren Nursery to create their own fairies
To Catch a Thief - masks and disguises inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle’s story Charles Augustus Milverton
You Don't Know Sherlock Holmes Yet - a wide ranging exhibition featuring items and documents from the Collection. This exhibition covers Conan Doyle's life and works, including his arrival in Portsmouth, his books, his fights for justice and the phenomena that is Sherlock Holmes.
These exhibitions provide a glimpse into the Conan Doyle Collection.
In addition The Study in ~Sherlock exhibition can be explored at the Portsmouth Museum. These can be viewed during the museum's opening hours.
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