History of Sherlock Holmes
From his first literary appearance in 1887, the adventures of Sherlock Holmes have continued to compel and enchant audiences worldwide
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Dr David Starkey
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Sherlock Holmes movie locations
With Guy Ritchie's recent adaptions proving a box office success, we look at locations used in his movies and other portrayals of Sherlock Holmes.
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Historic York in pictures
A wonderful selection of photos of historic York
All the images are courtesy of Francis Frith and available to buy as prints by clicking the image.
Above: Cliffords Tower, c1950