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The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Richard Lancelyn Green Collection is one of the most wide-ranging in the world. It includes first editions of books, related letters, film and television memorabilia, as well as Richard’s recreation of Sherlock Holmes’ Baker Street study.

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Items with some connection to Sherlock Holmes, from match boxes with Sherlock Holmes on them, to adverts in magazines and even copies of the Radio Times with listings of related programmes, are included in the Collection.

The items featured on this website offer only a glimpse of the treasures within the Collection. Find out how you can explore the Collection in more detail.

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Richard Lancelyn Green

Richard Lancelyn Green devoted his life to the study of Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He was recognised worldwide as one of the leading experts in this field.
Archives

The largest section of the Richard Lancelyn Green Collection
Books

The Collection contains all of Conan Doyle’s works, including first and early editions in many languages, derivative fiction, bound volumes and single issues of journals.
Objects

The smallest and most diverse section of The Conan Doyle Collection.
You Don't Know Sherlock Holmes Yet Exhibition

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.

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