Finding Sherlock's London: Travel Guide to over 200 Sites in London
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In his Sherlock Holmes adventures, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has probably done more than any other writer, to form our image of London. In our mindÂ's eye, we still see the sinister, fog-bound city that was the center of the Empire. Although not entirely true, readers have come to think of the Sherlock HolmesÂ' adventures as London stories.
Today, time, the Blitz, and urban redevelopment have taken their toll, but much of what Sherlock “saw” is still there. Conan Doyle was unusually precise in his London addresses and locations, only occasionally disguising a site. To help find SherlockÂ's London, Thomas B. Wheeler, a London expert and owner of London Secrets, has identified an “astonishing” 200 sites, and cross-referenced them by adventure, and by the closest modern underground station.
Finding SherlockÂ's London is a London guidebook for Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts. To get the most out of it, reread your favorite Sherlock Holmes adventures before leaving home, and buy a pocket magnifying glass. After you arrive in London, purchase a modern street guide (for which you will need the magnifying glass), and a TravelCard for unlimited travel on LondonÂ's Underground. Then, enjoyÂ-the game is afoot!
Finding Sherlock's London: Travel Guide to over 200 Sites in London,Thomas Bruce Wheeler,iUniverse,0595281141,Europe - General,Europe - Great Britain - General,Europe - Gt. Britain/London,Mystery & Detective Fiction,Reference - Guides (General),Travel,Travel - Foreign
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