Sherlock Holmes
He is still however an enigmatic figure, as wrapped in mystery as the crimes he tried to solve, and as in most legends, it is often difficult to separate fact from fiction.
According to the published stories which first appeared in the Strand Magazine in 1891 and which have since been translated into every language, he practised as a consulting detective between 1881-1904, while living at 221b Baker Street with his friend and colleague Doctor John H. Watson.
He therefore lived and worked in that nostalgic gas-lit London of the late 19th century to which in our imagination we would all like to return.
Ms Irene Adler
Nevertheless, Holmes took an interest in a Miss Irene Adler, whom he always referred to as 'the woman'. She was born in New Jersey in 1858 and outwitted him in the case of A Scandal in Bohemia.
He was however the great detective's loyal companion and Holmes was aware of his value - he said to him on one occasion: "it may be that you are not yourself luminous, but you are a conductor of light".
Unforgettable. Brilliant. Ageless. Immortal. Can all these qualities be attributed to Sherlock Holmes? Undoubtedly!
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The best way of appreciating the real character of Sherlock Holmes is to read his published adventures and form one's own opinion. We can then accompany Holmes and Watson in their hansom cab, rattling over the cobbled streets of Victorian London, while they peer through the fog in search of adventure, justice, and criminals.
A ring comes at the bell; a step is heard upon the stair. The drooping eyelids lift, and the nostrils quiver with the thrill of the chase: "Come, Watson come, the game is afoot!"
Welcome to 221b Baker Street!
The Sherlock Holmes Museum is open every day (except Christmas Day)
9.30 am -6pm.
Admission: Adult £6 Child (Under 16) £4.
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9.30 am -6pm.
Admission: Adult £6 Child (Under 16) £4.
Group Information and Rates
Online Tickets
Step back in time, and when you visit London, remember to visit the world's most famous address!