A selection of the books from the collection, numbering approximately 900 volumes, have been recently made available for reference use in the Local Studies section of the Central Library in Portsmouth. No appointment is necessary.
At present the remainder of the collection is still being prepared for public access. This preparation includes cataloguing the individual items so that items of interest can be located easily and applying preservation techniques so that they can be handled safely.
Work is currently being undertaken into the provision of a space where the collection can be enjoyed by visitors and researchers. This will be housed in the Central Library, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth. It is anticipated that this facility will be become available to coincide with the completion of the cataloguing of the five prioritised areas of the collection – the Doyle family photographs and papers, spiritualist photographs and papers, dramatisations, Victorian and Edwardian World and Sherlock Holmes Phenomena.
A Study in Sherlock...
New exhibition featuring the extraordinary collection bequeathed to Portsmouth by Richard Lancelyn Green.
Books from the collection now available for viewing
A selection of books from the Richard Lancelyn Green collection are now available for public viewing at Portsmouth Central Library.
A Study in Sherlock Exhibition Booklet...
A new booklet providing images and information on the exhibition is now available from Visitor Information Centres and City Museum. More Information...