A Study In Scarlet Facsimile Edition
Beeton’s Christmas Annual 1887, A Study In Scarlet
Contains the first appearance of Sherlock Holmes in print exactly as it first appeared. With colour advertisements and further stories, this is an affordable facsimile of the “world’s most expensive magazine”, for just £15!
“A perfect addition to the Sherlockian’s shelf”
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Paul Daniels – A Little Bit of Magic
Matt Wingett reviews Paul Daniels at The King’s Theatre, Southsea, 22nd February 2012. Paul Daniels was, when I was a lad, something of a hero of mine. I liked his funny patter, I liked his smooth magic, and of course, … Continue reading
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Against Lazy Atheism – By An Atheist.
After today’s Press Release by Professor Richard Dawkins releasing the results of a survey purportedly showing that there is only a tiny proportion of the UK that are really Christian, an atheist reacts. I’ve got a bit of a rant today. … Continue reading
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Simon Callow Shines At Portsmouth’s New Theatre Royal, 7th Feb 2012
One of the leading actors of his generation, Simon Callow has had a long and fruitful relationship with Charles Dickens, as his audience at The New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth discovered, on 7th February 2012 – the 200th anniversary of Dickens’s … Continue reading
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Charles Dickens: A Ball In Commemoration Of His Birth, Where It All Began, 6th February 2012
On a cold night on 6th February 1812, Mrs Elizabeth Dickens, heavy with child, attended a Naval ball, accompanied by her husband, John, at the Old Beneficial School building, Portsea. Not far from the high walls of the thriving dockyard, … Continue reading
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Elaine Steel – The Life of the Literary Agent, Portsmouth Writer’s Hub February 1st 2012
On an icy night, through which numerous semi-clad students were wandering along Guildhall Walk, a group of 20 or so writers arrived at the New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth to hear literary agent Elaine Steel talk about the job of being … Continue reading
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