Ever since his creation, Sherlock Holmes has enthralled readers. Our perception of him & his faithful companion, Dr Watson, has been shaped by a long line of film, TV & theatre adaptations. This richly illustrated book, compiled by Alex Werner, Head of History Collections at the Museum of London, is an essential guide to the great fictional detective & his world. Using the museum`s unrivalled collections of photographs, paintings & original artefacts, it illuminates the capital city that inspired the Sherlock Holmes stories, in particular its fogs, Hansom cabs, criminal underworld, famous landmarks & streets. Accompanying the landmark exhibition at the Museum of London, the first since 1951, this book explores how Arthur Conan Doyle`s creation of Sherlock Holmes has transcended literature & continues to attract audiences to this day. Authoritatively written by leading experts, headed by Sir David Cannadine, this thought-provoking companion sheds new light on the famous sleuth & reveals the truth behind the fiction, over 125 years after the first Sherlock Holmes story was written. ...

Join the world`s greatest fictional detective & use your own powers of deduction to solve these ingenious enigmas. Written by Holmes`s famous sidekick Dr John Watson & drawing on the Baker Street sleuth`s most famous cases, this remarkable collection of over 70 puzzles features all kinds of challenges to suit all levels of logical skill. ...

Sherlock Holmes is one of the world`s most famous detectives, but Sherlock would be nothing without 221B Baker Street, the West End & the crime-ridden streets of London. Indeed, you cannot talk about Sherlock Holmes & not immediately think about the wonderfully mysterious & foggy city that was London at the end of the nineteenth century, but more recent dramatisations such as the BBC`s ” Sherlock” have also created new interest in sites such as Barts Hospital & Speedy`s Cafe. ” Sherlock Holmes`s London” is a guide to the areas of London featured in the original Sherlock Holmes` stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, & also the newer locations featured in films & TV adaptations of his work. Each chapter covers an area of the city, from Westminster to the east-end docks, exploring the places in which Sherlock Holmes & Doctor Watson solved their mysteries, & elaborating on their geography, history & relevance to Sherlock Holmes` cases. With both old & contemporary photographs, illustrations, maps, posters, theatre programmes & newspaper headlines, ” Sherlock Holmes`s London” offers an insight into the key role of the city in the life & work of Sherlock Holmes, from 1885 to the present day, & particularly investigates changing attitudes towards crime, punishment & policing. Rose Shepherd merges anecdotes, "ations from the Sherlock stories, maps & quirky historical facts in this wonderful guide that will have you itching to explore more of ” Sherlock Holmes`s London”. ...

Enjoy this portable guide to the London of Sherlock Holmes, then & now. Packed with fascinating information about London past & present, & in a handy pocket-sized format, this new edition of Sherlock Holmes`s London will take you on a journey of discovery Walk the streets of London in the footsteps of literature`s most famous
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- detective, the immortal Sherlock Holmes. From his fictional home of 221B Baker Street to the wharves & warehouses of the east end, you will see much today that is unchanged since Arthur Conan Doyle first created his much-loved sleuth. Other features of Edwardian London may be buried a little deeper, but can still be uncovered if you know where to look. With maps showing the general outlay of the areas covered in each chapter, & photographs of the modern-day streets & buildings of London, you`ll be able to explore the city on a self-guided tour dedicated to the Sherlock Holmes of the stories, the films, & the television adaptations.

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` The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes` This second of two volumes of Arthur Conan Doyle`s original stories featuring the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes begins with Silver Blaze & ends with Sherlock`s final appearance in The Adventure of The Dying Detective. Each tale of murder, suspense, cryptic clues & revenge is a ground-breaking combination of forensic science & bold storytelling. The hit BBC series Sherlock has introduced a whole new generation of fans to Arthur Conan Doyle`s work. With each story selected & introduced by Sherlock co-creators Steven Moffat & Mark Gatiss, this collection welcomes readers inside the world of Sherlock Holmes & provides them with a curated masterclass in crime fiction. The selected stories for volume two: The Silver Blaze The Yellow Face The Musgrave Ritual The Greek Interpreter The Final Problem The Hound of the Baskervilles The Empty House Charles Augustus Milverton The Bruce-Partington Plans The Devil`s Foot The Dying Detective ...

The hit BBC series Sherlock has introduced a whole new generation of fans to Arthur Conan Doyle`s legendary detective. In this unique collection, Sherlock co-creators Steven Moffat & Mark Gatiss have selected their all-time favourite Sherlock Holmes adventures, providing readers a curated masterclass in crime fiction. Each of the tales in this first of two volumes, from Sherlock`s first appearance in A Study in Scarlet to the classic Adventure of The Speckled B&, is a potent mix of murder, suspense, cryptic clues, red herrings, & revenge
- a ground-breaking combination of forensic science & bold storytelling. Sherlock Holmes established new rules for what a fictional hero could be, & provided a template for detective stories we still follow today. With introductions by Steven & Mark for each story, this collection is the perfect introduction to the world of Sherlock Holmes & the ultimate gift for fans of the show it inspired. The selected stories for volume one:A Study In Scarlet The Sign of Four A Scandal in Bohemia The Red-Headed League A Case of Identity The Man with the Twisted Lip The Blue Carbuncle The Speckled Band
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The game is on... The Mind Palace is a unique celebration of the rich visual landscape of Sherlock, featuring over 50 intricate pieces of artwork by artist Mike Collins. You can recreate classic scenes, add colour to intricate interiors & illuminate the fascinating world of Sherlock with the power of your imagination. A vital clue from each episode is hidden within the original black & white illustrations, & only by completing the scene can they be found. You can fill Sherlock`s world with colour & find the secrets hidden within The Mind Palace. ...

` Dear God, what is it like in your funny little brains? It must be so boring.` Can you pit your wits against the best & the wisest? Through these 200 puzzles & challenges, you`ll be able to elevate your powers of deduction, detection & general brilliance. From codes & sequences to perceptual & logic problems, there are puzzles for all levels, from beginner to expert. With explanations of how Sherlock (and hopefully you) arrived at the solutions, this official puzzle book is your chance to learn how to think like Sherlock. Step inside his mind palace, decipher Moriarty`s taunting clues & find out if you`re a match for the brains of 221b Baker Street. ...

A detailed topographic map of Sherwood Forest from the Ordnance Survey Explorer series, covering Mansfield, Worksop & Edwinstowe. Edition A3; Publication date August 2008 About this series: These highly detailed maps show all the administrative boundaries, settlements as small as isolated farms, the road network down to unfenced roads & country tracks, & field boundaries (hedges & drystone walls) which make navigation across the countryside much easier. Steep gradients on roads are indicated. Various landmarks, e.g. powerlines, archaeological sites, windmills, churches & lighthouses are shown & additional graphics indicate natural terrain features such as cliffs, scree, mud & vegetation variations. The contour interval is 5 metres in the lower parts of the country & 10 metres in the uplands, & spot heights are marked. Each map covers an area of 30 x 20km (i.e. approx. 19 x 12 miles), with some double-sided maps covering more, as indicated in the individual descriptions. The maps are fully GPS compatible, with the National Grid shown at 1km intervals & latitude & longitude indicated by margin ticks at 1'. The Explorer series has replaced the earlier, green-cover Pathfinder maps. The Explorer series is now complete & covers all of Engl&, Wales & Scotl&. Some sheets for popular areas like the National Parks are still branded as Outdoor Leisure (OL) maps, but are now included in this series as the cartography is the same as that in the Explorer Maps. The Explorer maps offer a substantial improvement on the Pathfinder series, with greater use of colour, larger area per map, & stronger emphasis on information for ramblers & tourists. This series is ideal for walking & other outdoor pursuits & each map shows a large amount of information for ramblers & tourists. Public rights of way are shown (except in Scotland), together with other routes with public access: National Trails & Recreational Paths, permitted paths & bridleways, & selected cycle routes. Open access land created under the Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 is marked. Tourist information

Includes:: caravan & camp sites, Park & Ride locations, recreation/leisure/sport centres, museums, historic buildings, English Heritage & National Trust sites, rural pubs, etc. The map legend is in English only, except for the tourist information content which is also in French & German.

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28 mapped walks ranging in length from 3.5 miles to 10 miles across the region comprising Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Rutland & Northamptonshire. Accompanying the route text of each walk is an OS Explorer map extract highlighting the route, GPS references of the main route waypoints, an introduction to the area covered on the walk & a key facts panel providing useful walk details. ...