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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous fictional detectives in the history of literature. Learn how Sherlock Holmes was created and how he evolved through the stories.
Sherlock Holmes is, without doubt, the literary world's most famous detective and his address, 221b Baker Street, is the most famous fictional home. Come and hear how Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created the character, sometimes bowing to public demand. John Gowing, a London Blue Badge Tour Guide, tells the story. It's elementary that you shouldn't miss this presentation.
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