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Sir Sydney Castle Roberts (1887–1966) was a well-known and popular figure around Cambridge throughout his life,〔''Zuleika in Cambridge'', Oleander Press; 2009.〕 and was recognised as a publisher of skill and distinction.〔''Adventures with Authors'', Cambridge University Press; 2010.〕 Roberts was born in Birkenhead on 3 April 1887. He attended Brighton College and Pembroke College, Cambridge. He was Secretary of Cambridge University Press from 1922 to 1948, Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge from 1948 to 1958, Vice-Chancellor of University of Cambridge from 1949 to 1951, and Chairman of the British Film Institute from 1952 to 1956. He was an author, publisher and biographer and a noted Sherlockian, being president〔(Letter from Christopher Morley to Sydney Castle Roberts ), president of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London〕 of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London. According to Jon Lellenberg, Roberts is responsible for the popularization of the Sherlockian game of criticism.〔("The Ronald Knox Myth" )〕 He was conferred the Honour of Knighthood in 1958〔(Supplement to the ''London Gazette'' ), 1 January 1958, p. 2.〕 Three portraits of S. C. Roberts, 1949, by Elliott & Fry, can be found in the National Portrait Gallery, London.〔National Portrait Gallery.(Sir Sydney Castle Roberts )〕 ==Family== Roberts was stepfather to Hugh Swann,〔Tim Swann, (''The Times'' ), 21 July 2007.〕 cabinet maker to Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and Michael Swann, former chairman of the BBC. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sydney Castle Roberts」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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