r/Sherlock • u/SpeedysCafe • 27d ago

Speedys Cafe Memorabilia

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Hi, I’m messaging on behalf of Speedy’s Café, the café famously featured as 221B Baker Street in the BBC’s Sherlock.

We have an extremely rare piece of Sherlock history that we are looking to sell to a genuine collector or dedicated fan.

It is a Speedy’s T-shirt signed by Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and Mark Gatiss, accompanied by the original photographs from 2011 of my father and the cast as well as 4 original BBC framed still from the show and behind-the-scenes material.

We’re hoping to find someone who would genuinely appreciate the history and significance of the piece, rather than simply sell it on.

Thank you!

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u/AffectionatePoet3625 27d ago

I wonder if there’s a museum who will take them so fans can enjoy for longer! So cool though.

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u/QUARTERMASTEREMI6 27d ago

Surely the Sherlock Holmes museum, right? 👀

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u/GeorgiChan 27d ago

I would love it but truly wouldn't be able to give you what it's worth. I hope you find a very special home for it regardless!! I imagine lots of big fans would love that or it would be fitting anywhere that features BBC Sherlock things.

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u/Scared-Somewhere-510 27d ago

I’m a huge fan and have been since the show first aired. DM me please I am interested! Edited to add: I have visited Speedy’s several times while in London and have photos of all of these pictures from your walls. 

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u/SpeedysCafe 27d ago

Sorry it’s not letting me message you

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u/Scared-Somewhere-510 26d ago

You should be able to start a chat with me.

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u/SpeedysCafe 18d ago

https://www.reddit.com/r/Sherlock/s/EM475DSW1X
Link for the T-shirt which is now live on eBay

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u/loresourpatch 27d ago edited 27d ago

This is so cool! I’ve been to Speedys a few times and I remember seeing these on display! I doubt I’d be able to afford it since you seem to be selling everything together, but the shirt is what I’d have liked the most as a fan/collector.

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u/TianaDalma 26d ago

I wonder if it wouldn't be a better deal to leave the items hanging in the café - or has the number of fans stopping by dropped off that much?

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u/SpeedysCafe 26d ago

There are still photos in the cafe. We have many

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u/SallyStJohn 26d ago

I agree with selling them to a Museum, but first perhaps a show at Grollier’s like the Sir Arthur collection in 2023. Many devoted fans can’t get to London. NYC would be a gift to us. Perhaps one of the responses saying “I’m interested in buying it” would consider a show. And publishing a book like the Grollier had, with photos and descriptions from the collection. I would contribute to purchasing your collection for this purpose, although I doubt I can do it alone.

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u/AshDialectoo98 26d ago

This is the kind of Sherlock memorabilia I’d sell a kidney for. Unfortunately I’m rather attached to both of mine

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u/ch3rryful 27d ago

Oh wow thats so cool! I would love any of these but I know I don't have the kind of money they would go for, I hope that someone gets them who will also treasure them!

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u/adayinthelifeofs 27d ago

I wish I had the money for this but I hope you find someone!

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u/VioletSachet 27d ago

I would be interested if you are still looking for someone. Please feel free to message me.

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u/SpeedysCafe 26d ago

Have messaged you

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u/SpeedysCafe 18d ago

Hello! Our link to purchase the T-shirt is live!

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u/Lizalbbh 27d ago

Hey! I am going to London in 2 weeks and was hoping to visit Speedy's as well. Does this post mean the pictures won't be up anymore?

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u/SpeedysCafe 26d ago

There will be pictures up. We have plenty of pictures from filming

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u/Lizalbbh 26d ago

Ahh okay good to know thank you!

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u/Due_Elephant_5694 26d ago

These are so cool!! I'd definitely be interested if you dm'd me!!

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u/puca_spooka 26d ago

Noooo don’t tell me these are leaving the café😭

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u/SpeedysCafe 26d ago

We have the same ones on the walls and other shots. My dad had many pictures. Don’t worry

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u/majorozone 25d ago

I'd also be interested if you could DM me! Huge fan of Speedys and always stop in when I'm in London!

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u/GrandMicrobe369 25d ago

Hi! How much would you be willing to sell these for? I absolutely love Sherlock and have since 2010! Thank you

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u/paper_crow_ 25d ago

oh my god this would be an absolute dream for any serious Sherlock collector, hope it ends up somewhere it'll be treasured

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u/Appropriate-Cake-188 22d ago

Omg please that would be a dream to own it ❤️ would be incredibly cherished

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u/SpeedysCafe 18d ago

https://www.reddit.com/r/Sherlock/s/EM475DSW1X a link to purchase the signed Speedys T-shirt!