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The value of the Collection
'Not only is the Lancelyn Green Bequest of great significance in its own right: it has real potential for the city of Portsmouth. It was Richard Lancelyn Green’s own stipulation that his Collection be open and publicly accessible, so that as many people should have the good fortune of experiencing it as possible. I can see opportunities to put the Collection at the heart of our community learning, both for children and young people and older learners; for it to be part of the regeneration of the City, attracting outside interest and stimulating tourism; and for it to be one of the cultural landmarks of the region as a whole. I am truly excited about this collection’s potential.
Portsmouth City Council will do all it can to develop the Collection fully; but that does not mean that we would not accept support from others as we do so. In particular, I would be interested to hear from anyone who may be able to assist us with our work on the collection, especially from prospective sponsors/donors. It seems to me to be a great opportunity for any individual, company, or group to be associated with such a remarkable cultural monument, one that will only increase our city’s profile, both nationally and internationally.'
Stephen Baily,
Head of Cultural Services, Portsmouth City Council
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Explore the collection
Arthur 'Woodie' Woods' costume from TV's Arthur and George
Alfred 'Woodie' Woods costume from the TV series Arthur and George
Iris and the Dancing Gnome
The second photo in the Cottingley Fairies series, a story which began as a practical joke in…
Image from the Lost World
Arthur Conan Doyle’s science fiction novel The Lost World is an exploration of a dangerous and…
Three More Illustrations of Professor Challenger
An illustration by Joseph Clement Coll from The Sunday Magazine.
Photo from the 1925 Lost World production
Lewis Stone as Sir John Roxton, Bessie Love as Paula White, Lloyd Hughes as Edward Malone.
Sherlock Holmes Postcards
Released by The Strand Magazine to celebrate the release of The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
Arthur Conan Doyle's Costume from Arthur and George
The costume worn by Martin Clunes in the TV series Arthur and George. Click on the photo to see…
Conan Doyle visiting the Italian Front
Photograph of Arthur Conan Doyle visiting the Italian Front in full uniform. (February 2013)
Sherlock Holmes Books in other languages
Sherlock Holmes' books were published all over the world and in many languages. These include:…
George Edalji's Costume from the TV series Arthur and George
Costume as worn by Ali Arsher as George Edalji in Arthur and George
Nuclear Scientist Disguise from To Catch a Thief workshop
A nuclear scientist, who has ‘a heavy Russian accent’, wants to stop a gang who are trafficking…
Photo of Arhur Conan Doyle with James Payn
Arthur Conan Doyle with James Payn at his home at Maida Vale while working on the dramatization of…
Arthur Conan Doyle disguised as 'Professor Challenger'
Photograph of Arthur Conan Doyle disguised as 'Professor Challenger'
Hand Made Quill Pen
A hand made quill pen which was the last one ever made by the Victorian designer and socialist…

- 1Photo of Baker Street
- 2Arthur 'Woodie' Woods' costume from TV's Arthur and George
- 3Iris and the Dancing Gnome
- 4Image from the Lost World
- 5Three More Illustrations of Professor Challenger
- 6The Lost World, Strand Magazine
- 7Photo from the 1925 Lost World production
- 8Sherlock Holmes Postcards
- 9Arthur Conan Doyle's Costume from Arthur and George
- 10Conan Doyle visiting the Italian Front
- 11Photograph of children making masks
- 12Sherlock Holmes Books in other languages
- 13George Edalji's Costume from the TV series Arthur and George
- 14The Journey across the Tree Bridge
- 15Nuclear Scientist Disguise from To Catch a Thief workshop
- 16Photo of Arhur Conan Doyle with James Payn
- 17Arthur Conan Doyle disguised as 'Professor Challenger'
- 18Hand Made Quill Pen
