The plaque reads:
On the outer edge:
"City of Westminster / Sherlock Holmes Society of London / Oscar Wilde Society"
In the centre:
"Oscar Wilde / and / Arthur Conan Doyle / Dined here with the publisher / of 'Lippincott's Magazine' / on 20 August 1889, / A meeting that led to / 'The Sign of Four' & / 'The Picture of / Dirian Gray'".
The plaque is on the wall of Langhams hotel and can be seen from Langhams Place.
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Following an £80m restoration, guests can now make their grand entrance into our new lobby, entering into over 140 years of history. Discover the new Langham Hotel London with 380 luxurious guestrooms and suites, 15 function rooms, and the dazzling Palm Court, famed as the place where the tradition of afternoon tea was born.
The Langham, London has enchanted royalty, dignitaries and celebrities since 1865, when it opened as Europe's first 'Grand Hotel'. The Langham Hotel London today continues to impress discerning travellers with its legendary 'service with poise'.
As a guest, you too will be delighted by this charming Victorian London hotel and its exceptionally rich heritage. Indeed, the celebrated history and distinguished reputation of this unmistakably fine establishment sets it apart from other everyday London hotels.
The Langham London is a veritable icon among London hotels, offering impeccably luxurious surroundings on Regent Street, one of the city's premier locations.
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The Sign of Four is a mystery novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring the fictional character Sherlock Holmes. The story was first published in serial form in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine in 1890.
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Dorian is a good-natured young man until he falls in with the cunning and quick-tongued Lord Henry, who unveils to Dorian the power of his own exceptional beauty. As he gradually sinks deeper into a glamorous and decadent world of selfish luxury, he seems to remain physically unchanged in spite of age and the stresses of his corrupt lifestyle. But in his attic, hidden behind a curtain, his portrait tells a different story.
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