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Woolwich Branch of the Capital and Counties Bank
26/06/09 14:20 Filed in: Locations
He had also a cheque-book on the Woolwich branch of the Capital and Counties Bank.
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Popham House, Lee, Kent
19/06/09 15:47 Filed in: Locations
Home of John Scott Eccles. Lee is in north west Kent, U.K.
Holder & Stevenson, Treadneedle Street, London
20/07/08 18:05 Filed in: Locations
Second largest private banking concern in the City of London.
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Inspector Bradstreet
18/07/08 15:06 Filed in: Incidental Characters
Inspector Bradstreet of Scotland Yard.
Man with the Twisted Lip
17/07/08 15:53 Filed in: Canon Cross References
Another Adventure concerning the disappearance of Mr Neville St. Clair.
Inspector Bradstreet
16/07/08 17:17 Filed in: Incidental Characters
Inspector Bradstreet was on duty at Bow Street police station when Sherlock Holmes called to reveal the answer to the mystery.
James, Frogged jackets and DeQuincey
15/07/08 12:16 Filed in: Additional Information
This is the notorious story where Mrs Watson refers to her husband Dr John Watson as ‘James’. Read More...
Sherlock Holmes - Deductions
15/07/08 12:11 Filed in: Deductions
“No, sir, but the facts might be met speciously enough. Suppose that this man Boone had thrust Neville St. Clair through the window, there is no human eye which could have seen the deed. Read More...
Sherlock Holmes - Character Illustrations
15/07/08 12:03 Filed in: Character Illustrations
“I should recommend you also to send a note by the cabman to your wife to say that you have thrown in your lot with me.” Read More...
Sherlock Holmes - Sayings
15/07/08 11:58 Filed in: Sayings
“I have seen too much not to know that the impression of a woman may be more valuable than the conclusion of an analytical reasoner.” Read More...
Hugh Boone - Neville St. Clair
15/07/08 11:42 Filed in: Disguises and deceptions
I painted my face, and to make myself as pitiable as possible I made a good scar and fixed one side of my lip in a twist by the aid of a small slip of flesh-coloured plaster. Then with a red head of hair, and an appropriate dress, I took my station in the business part of the city, ostensibly as a match-seller but really as a beggar. (Neville St. Clair)
Sherlock Holmes - Old man in opium den
15/07/08 11:39 Filed in: Disguises and deceptions
They (the words) could only have come from the old man at my side. Read More...
Bricks, bags and coats
14/07/08 17:49 Filed in: Artifacts and Curiosities
Deal box of child’s bricks on the table in the room of Hugh Boone.
Deal: box fir or pine wood, esp. when sawn into planks of a standard size. A plank of such wood. Read More...
Deal: box fir or pine wood, esp. when sawn into planks of a standard size. A plank of such wood. Read More...
Letter from Neville St. Clair
14/07/08 17:15 Filed in: Letters, telegrams, notices etc.
Message sent to Mrs St. Clair by her husband and posted at
Gravesend. Read More...
Gravesend. Read More...
Threadneedle Street
14/07/08 17:05 Filed in: Locations
Some little distance down Threadneedle Street, upon the left-hand side, there is, as you may have remarked, a small angle in the wall. Here it is that this creature (Hugh Boone) takes his daily seat.
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Chesterfield, Derbyshire
14/07/08 17:02 Filed in: Locations
Road to Bow Street
14/07/08 16:54 Filed in: Locations
Passing down the Waterloo Bridge Road we crossed over the river, and dashing up Wellington Street (which is basically an extension of the bridge) wheeled sharply to the right and found ourselves in Bow Street.
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Middlesex, Surrey and Kent
14/07/08 16:18 Filed in: Locations
“We have touched on three English counties in our short drive, starting in Middlesex, passing over an angle of Surrey, and ending in Kent.” (Sherlock Holmes)
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Aberdeen Shipping Office, Fresno Street
14/07/08 14:21 Filed in: Locations
Mrs St. Clair collected her package from here and then walked into Upper Swandam Lane looking for a cab.
Fresco Street appears to be fictitious.
Aberdeen is a large scottish port.
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Fresco Street appears to be fictitious.
Aberdeen is a large scottish port.
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Capitial and Counties Bank
14/07/08 14:19 Filed in: Locations
Neville St. Clair had £220 standing to his credit at this Bank.
Cannon Street Station
14/07/08 14:16 Filed in: Locations
The Cedars, Lee, Kent
14/07/08 14:12 Filed in: Locations
Home of Mr and Mrs Neville St. Clair and their children. Lee is in North West Kent, U.K.
Paul's Wharf
14/07/08 14:03 Filed in: Locations
Paul's Wharf:
- recently excavated to reveal its Roman Foundations — was close on the riverside, and over the centuries was the main landing stage for this part of the City.
Bar of Gold
14/07/08 13:57 Filed in: Locations
Upper Swandam Lane, east of the City. This appears to be a fictitious address. Read More...
Theological College of St. George
14/07/08 13:47 Filed in: Locations
There does not seem to be a Theological College of this name in the UK but there are a couple overseas, but it is unlikely that either of these are the one referred to. It is very probably therefore a fictitious name.
Inspector Bradstreet
14/07/08 13:44 Filed in: Incidental Characters
Inspector on duty at Bow Street Police Station where Hugh Boone was kept on remand.
Stable boy
14/07/08 13:42 Filed in: Incidental Characters
The stable boy at the ‘Cedars’, home of Mr and Mrs St. Clair, whom Holmes woke at four in the moring to get the horse and trap out.
Inspector Barton
14/07/08 13:41 Filed in: Incidental Characters
Inspector Barton visited the ‘Bar of Gold’ and had charge of the case and the enquiries into the disappearance of Neville St. Clair.
Mrs St. Clair
14/07/08 13:40 Filed in: Incidental Characters
Daughter of a local Brewer in Lee and wife of Neville St. Clair.
Lascar
14/07/08 13:37 Filed in: Incidental Characters
Manager of the ‘Bar of Gold’ and a man of the vilest antecedents.
- Lascar: A sailor from India or Southeast Asia.
Malay attendant
14/07/08 13:36 Filed in: Incidental Characters
A member of a people inhabiting Malaysia and Indonesia.
Kate Witney
14/07/08 13:34 Filed in: Incidental Characters
Wife of Isa Witney and old friend of Dr and Mrs Watson.
Isa Witney
14/07/08 13:30 Filed in: Incidental Characters
Brother of late Elias Witney D.D., Principal of the Theological College of St. George's.
Hugh Boone - Neville St. Clair
14/07/08 13:27 Filed in: Main Characters | Disguises and deceptions
Now for the sinister cripple who lives upon the second floor of the opium den.... Read More...
Neville St. Clair
14/07/08 13:10 Filed in: Main Characters
“Some years ago — to be definite, in May, 1884 — there came to Lee a gentleman, Neville St. Clair by name who appeared to have plenty of money.” Read More...
221b Baker Street, London
13/07/08 15:58 Filed in: Locations
Home of Sherlock Holmes and at times Dr John Watson.
They (the rooms) consisted of a couple of comfortable bedrooms and a single large airy sitting-room, cheerfully furnished, and illuminated by two broad windows.
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They (the rooms) consisted of a couple of comfortable bedrooms and a single large airy sitting-room, cheerfully furnished, and illuminated by two broad windows.
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- 221b Baker Street
- Wikipedia
- Victorian London Map (1)
- Victorian London Map (2)
- Layout of 221b Baker Street
Mrs Watson
04/07/08 17:54 Filed in: Incidental Characters
Dr Watson’s wife. Formerly Miss Mary Morstan (Sign of Four).
Sherlock Holmes
30/06/08 14:14 Filed in: Main Characters
“Well, I have a trade of my own. I suppose I am the only one in the world. I’m a consulting detective, if you can understand what that is. Here in London we have lots of government detectives and lots of private ones. When these fellows are at fault, they come to me, and I manage to put them on the right scent." (Sherlock Holmes) (Study in Scarlet)
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