UNDERSHAW IS SAVED!! THE PLANNING APPLICATION IS OFFICIALLY REJECTED AND WE HONESTLY PULLED OFF A MIRACLE!! THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR THIS HISTORIC TREASURE BUT KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED BECAUSE WE REMAIN THE WATCHDOGS FOR DOYLE'S LEGACY!!
June 25, 2012
Final supporters
Save Undershaw!
“Come, Watson, come!” [Holmes] cried. “The game is afoot. Not a word! Into your clothes and come!”
Your immediate assistance is needed to show the world that saving Undershaw, where The Hound of the Baskervilles and all of The Return of Sherlock Holmes were written, is of great importance to Sherlockians everywhere.
We are gathering signatures from Sherlockians all over the world to show that the preservation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's house as he designed it is of great concern to us--now, and for the generations which will follow us. It is imperative that we show our support before it is too late.
Signers of this petition urge Waverley Borough Council to reject the planning application which would be so detrimental to the building, causing us all to lose this unique connection to the cultural icon of Sherlock Holmes through his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.*
Won't you please complete this petition and add your name to the cause? Please include a positive comment to express your support regarding this literary treasure which may soon be lost to us all. (NOTE: Your information will not be used nor shared with anyone.)
*Wording has been updated to reflect the current threat to Undershaw, but the petition reflects people’s intention to protect Undershaw from any and all development which would be detrimental to the historical significance of this home.
The Undershaw Preservation Trust sincerely thanks you
for your time and effort on behalf of Undershaw.
The game is afoot! Save Undershaw!
Updates
May 25, 2012
10,000 SIGNATURES ARE ON THE BOARD!! THIS IS BEYOND BELIEF AND THE LOVE FOR HOLMES IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! WE ARE DEMANDING THAT UNDERSHAW STAYS STANDING AND THE WORLD IS CLEARLY LISTENING LOUD AND CLEAR!!
Reached 10,000 supporters
May 23, 2012
Reached 1,000 supporters
January 15, 2012
October 5, 2011
I AM READING THROUGH EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOUR COMMENTS AND THE PASSION FOR SAVING UNDERSHAW IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! WE ARE PROTECTING LITERARY HISTORY AND I AM WORKING TIRELESSLY BEHIND THE SCENES TO ENSURE THE WAVERLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL HEARS US LOUD AND CLEAR!! THE GAME IS INDEED AFOOT AND WE ARE NOT STOPPING UNTIL THIS TREASURE IS SECURE!!
September 11, 2011
ONE HUNDRED SHERLOCKIANS HAVE JOINED THE FIGHT TO SAVE UNDERSHAW!! I AM ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY BY THIS ENERGY AND WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED!!
Reached 100 supporters
September 9, 2011
193 Comments
British culture, as it is appreciated all over the world, is indebted to Doyle. Say Englishman, and Sherlock Holmes comes mind. That the site of the creation of so much of that core mythology should be lost to real estate development is tragic and must not go forward.
Please, please save this house! People from all over the world travel to see the locations of some of Conan Doyles stories, Undershaw surely inspired him. There is renewed worldwide interest in Sherlock, let's not lose Undershaw
I have read and re-read the book "Arthur and George" by Julian Barnes - which describes Undershaw and Conan Doyle's reasons for building it - and this is the reason I would like it preserved. Too many of our heritage homes have been destroyed in the past - I would be sad to see this happen to Undershaw.
Iconic character whose creators home should not be lost to money grabbing developers but preserved and restored to its former glory and giving us all a valuable insight into this brilliant man.A world treasure
This house must be saved, it cannot be lost to the country, the council cannot destroy our heritage
This house must be saved, it cannot be lost to the country, the council cannot destroy our heritage
I really hope it can be saved...
Please save the house! My son is a fanaticl fan along with his friends. They live in Australia and are nit able to visit London and the house for another fwe years as they are still at high school. Preserve the house for future generations!!
I am a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes and it would be devastating to see this house destroyed. Thank you for starting this petition.
A great writer and believer in justice. His memory should be preserved in the home where he wrote many wonderful stories.
Same sort of council down here no thought for our heritage as usual they can never see it brings in tourism and money and keeps one of the great stories by this man alive all over the world.
Beautiful house. It would be such a loss. No one builds houses like this anymore. Only matchboxes to 'live' in!
I am pleased to support the work to save Undershaw which as an important part of our heritage.
This is a truly special building, it should be preserved and restored and allowed to be a place where Shirlock Holmes/Conan Doyle fans can visit and enjoy the sense of history. Any other development or use would be a great loss to our heritage.
Keep up the good work!
It is vital this house is saved for the public especially as it is designed by Conan Doyle himself! We have houses/museums for Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Agatha Christie, etc. etc. etc. and it is absolutely RIDICULOUS that his house is sat there, waiting to be a National Trust property or private museum and it is in the hands of greedy developers.
Best of look, an incredible author, often forgotten behind Sherlock Holmes
Save Undershaw!
This jewel in the crown of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's history regarding the rich literary gift he bestowed upon us by giving us Sherlock Holmes, cannot be allowed to be desecrated in any way, shape or form.
I spent my wedding night here many years ago because it was the home ofSir Arthur and agree wholeheartedly with its preservation......
I think this iconic building should be preserved and as far as possible re created as the home of Conan Doyle as a museum to the man.As a country we spend far too much money on other countries and nationalities and not enough on our Heritage for the world to see.
We also need help to get recognition of sites in Plymouth and on Dartmouth associated with Conan-Doyle's books.
This house must be saved!
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UNDERSHAW IS SAVED!! THE PLANNING APPLICATION IS OFFICIALLY REJECTED AND WE HONESTLY PULLED OFF A MIRACLE!! THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR THIS HISTORIC TREASURE BUT KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED BECAUSE WE REMAIN THE WATCHDOGS FOR DOYLE'S LEGACY!!
June 25, 2012
Final supporters
Save Undershaw!
“Come, Watson, come!” [Holmes] cried. “The game is afoot. Not a word! Into your clothes and come!”
Your immediate assistance is needed to show the world that saving Undershaw, where The Hound of the Baskervilles and all of The Return of Sherlock Holmes were written, is of great importance to Sherlockians everywhere.
We are gathering signatures from Sherlockians all over the world to show that the preservation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's house as he designed it is of great concern to us--now, and for the generations which will follow us. It is imperative that we show our support before it is too late.
Signers of this petition urge Waverley Borough Council to reject the planning application which would be so detrimental to the building, causing us all to lose this unique connection to the cultural icon of Sherlock Holmes through his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.*
Won't you please complete this petition and add your name to the cause? Please include a positive comment to express your support regarding this literary treasure which may soon be lost to us all. (NOTE: Your information will not be used nor shared with anyone.)
*Wording has been updated to reflect the current threat to Undershaw, but the petition reflects people’s intention to protect Undershaw from any and all development which would be detrimental to the historical significance of this home.
The Undershaw Preservation Trust sincerely thanks you
for your time and effort on behalf of Undershaw.
The game is afoot! Save Undershaw!
Updates
May 25, 2012
10,000 SIGNATURES ARE ON THE BOARD!! THIS IS BEYOND BELIEF AND THE LOVE FOR HOLMES IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! WE ARE DEMANDING THAT UNDERSHAW STAYS STANDING AND THE WORLD IS CLEARLY LISTENING LOUD AND CLEAR!!
Reached 10,000 supporters
May 23, 2012
Reached 1,000 supporters
January 15, 2012
October 5, 2011
I AM READING THROUGH EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOUR COMMENTS AND THE PASSION FOR SAVING UNDERSHAW IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! WE ARE PROTECTING LITERARY HISTORY AND I AM WORKING TIRELESSLY BEHIND THE SCENES TO ENSURE THE WAVERLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL HEARS US LOUD AND CLEAR!! THE GAME IS INDEED AFOOT AND WE ARE NOT STOPPING UNTIL THIS TREASURE IS SECURE!!
September 11, 2011
ONE HUNDRED SHERLOCKIANS HAVE JOINED THE FIGHT TO SAVE UNDERSHAW!! I AM ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY BY THIS ENERGY AND WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED!!
Reached 100 supporters
September 9, 2011
193 Comments
Undershaw should be a house museum for Arthur Conan Doyle. Past proposals to split it into houses, and the current proposal for a school with changes to the interior and a huge extension, would spoil the house as ACD knew it.
British culture, as it is appreciated all over the world, is indebted to Doyle. Say Englishman, and Sherlock Holmes comes mind. That the site of the creation of so much of that core mythology should be lost to real estate development is tragic and must not go forward.
Please, please save this house! People from all over the world travel to see the locations of some of Conan Doyles stories, Undershaw surely inspired him. There is renewed worldwide interest in Sherlock, let's not lose Undershaw
I have read and re-read the book "Arthur and George" by Julian Barnes - which describes Undershaw and Conan Doyle's reasons for building it - and this is the reason I would like it preserved. Too many of our heritage homes have been destroyed in the past - I would be sad to see this happen to Undershaw.
Iconic character whose creators home should not be lost to money grabbing developers but preserved and restored to its former glory and giving us all a valuable insight into this brilliant man.A world treasure
This house must be saved, it cannot be lost to the country, the council cannot destroy our heritage
This house must be saved, it cannot be lost to the country, the council cannot destroy our heritage
I really hope it can be saved...
Please save the house! My son is a fanaticl fan along with his friends. They live in Australia and are nit able to visit London and the house for another fwe years as they are still at high school. Preserve the house for future generations!!
I am a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes and it would be devastating to see this house destroyed. Thank you for starting this petition.
A great writer and believer in justice. His memory should be preserved in the home where he wrote many wonderful stories.
Same sort of council down here no thought for our heritage as usual they can never see it brings in tourism and money and keeps one of the great stories by this man alive all over the world.
Beautiful house. It would be such a loss. No one builds houses like this anymore. Only matchboxes to 'live' in!
I am pleased to support the work to save Undershaw which as an important part of our heritage.
This is a truly special building, it should be preserved and restored and allowed to be a place where Shirlock Holmes/Conan Doyle fans can visit and enjoy the sense of history. Any other development or use would be a great loss to our heritage.
Keep up the good work!
It is vital this house is saved for the public especially as it is designed by Conan Doyle himself! We have houses/museums for Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Agatha Christie, etc. etc. etc. and it is absolutely RIDICULOUS that his house is sat there, waiting to be a National Trust property or private museum and it is in the hands of greedy developers.
Best of look, an incredible author, often forgotten behind Sherlock Holmes
Save Undershaw!
This jewel in the crown of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's history regarding the rich literary gift he bestowed upon us by giving us Sherlock Holmes, cannot be allowed to be desecrated in any way, shape or form.
I spent my wedding night here many years ago because it was the home ofSir Arthur and agree wholeheartedly with its preservation......
I think this iconic building should be preserved and as far as possible re created as the home of Conan Doyle as a museum to the man.As a country we spend far too much money on other countries and nationalities and not enough on our Heritage for the world to see.
We also need help to get recognition of sites in Plymouth and on Dartmouth associated with Conan-Doyle's books.
This house must be saved!
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Undershaw should be a house museum for Arthur Conan Doyle. Past proposals to split it into houses, and the current proposal for a school with changes to the interior and a huge extension, would spoil the house as ACD knew it.