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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
Photo of Arthur Conan Doyle with Captain William Longstaff
Arthur Conan Doyle with Captain William Longstaff who is adding detail to his painting, The Eternal…
Photograph of Conan Doyle riding his horse, Brigadier
Conan Doyle enjoyed a wide variety of outdoor pursuits and activities, and became a member of his…
Photo of Arthur Conan Doyle On a train in San Francisco, May 1923
Arthur, Jean, Denis, Adrian and Billie Conan Doyle with a companion arrived in USA in March 1923. …
Tea poster
Tea towel designed by Jackie Goodrum (2016) based on the set of the BBC series, Sherlock
Arthur Conan Doyle dressed in the uniform of the Deputy Lieutenant
Photograph of Arthur Conan Doyle dressed in the uniform of the Deputy Lieutenant of the County of…
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…
Photo of Dinner at the Grand Hotel
Arthur Conan Doyle presiding at the dinner of the Incogniti Cricket Club at the Grand Hotel in…
Illustration of Violet from 'The Copper Beeches'
Illustration of Violet from 'The Adventure of the Copper Beeches', published in 1892.
Adrian Conan Doyle and his wife Anna
Adrian Conan Doyle and his wife Anna sitting in the Sherlock Holmes room with a pipe and…
Photograph of Edgar Allan Poe's house
Conan Doyle with his children, Denis, Adrian and Billie standing outside Edgar Allan Poe's house at…
Photograph of the cover of the Strand magazine of July 1891
The cover of the July 1891 edition of the Strand magazine along with one of the illustrations of…
Photo of Arthur Conan Doyle and Louise, in Egypt
Conan Doyle and his first wife, Louise, spent a lot of time in Egypt.. (August 2013)
Dinosaurs, Fairies and Conan Doyle Exhibition Stand
An exhibition showing Doyle's diverse interests and life - from the Lost World to the Cottingley…
Photo of the Bunny Warren Storytelling Session
Storytelling session at Bunny Warren Nursery to celebrate the Cottingley Fairies
Photo of the Sadler's Wells Ballet "The Great Detective"
Kenneth Holden and Kenneth Macmillan starred in the Sadler's Wells ballet The Great Detective

- 1Photo of Arthur Conan Doyle with Captain William Longstaff
- 2Photograph of Conan Doyle riding his horse, Brigadier
- 3Photo of Arthur Conan Doyle On a train in San Francisco, May 1923
- 4The Lost World, Strand Magazine
- 5Baker Street Studies
- 6Tea poster
- 7Photograph of a finished mask
- 8Arthur Conan Doyle dressed in the uniform of the Deputy Lieutenant
- 9Arthur Conan Doyle's Costume from Arthur and George
- 10Photo of Dinner at the Grand Hotel
- 11Illustration of Violet from 'The Copper Beeches'
- 12Adrian Conan Doyle and his wife Anna
- 13Photograph of Edgar Allan Poe's house
- 14Photograph of the cover of the Strand magazine of July 1891
- 15Photo of Arthur Conan Doyle and Louise, in Egypt
- 16Dinosaurs, Fairies and Conan Doyle Exhibition Stand
- 17Photo of the Bunny Warren Storytelling Session
- 18Photo of the Sadler's Wells Ballet "The Great Detective"
