23rd World Science Fiction Convention

The 23rd World Science Fiction Convention, also known as Loncon II, was held on 27–30 August 1965 at the Mount Royal Hotel in London, United Kingdom. It was the second Worldcon to be held in London, following the 15th World [Science Fiction Convention|original Loncon] in 1957.
The chairman was Ella Parker.

Participants

Attendance was approximately 350.

Guests of Honour

Awards

1965 Hugo Awards

Best Novel: The Wanderer by Fritz Leiber
Best Short Story: "Soldier, Ask Not" by Gordon R. Dickson
Best Dramatic Presentation: Dr. Strangelove
Best Professional Artist: John Schoenherr
Best Professional Magazine: Analog [Science Fiction|Analog]
Best Fanzine: Yandro edited by Robert and Juanita Coulson
Publisher: Ballantine Books