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219 Baker, home to...Sherlock Holmes?
When the Abbey National opened 219-229 Baker Street in 1932, they didn’t quite know what they were getting into.
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Sherlock’s “official” address.
When Arthur Conan Doyle chose an address for Holmes, he deliberately picked 221b because the Baker Street numbering did not go that high.
But after renumbering, and with the arrival of Abbey House, Holmes’s address suddenly came into solid existence.
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Keeping
the history alive
Amusingly, the Abbey National embraced this accident of geography and employed a full-time secretary to answer mail addressed to Sherlock Holmes.
The blue plaque claiming Holmes’ address is outside the Sherlock Holmes Museum, further down the street.
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LONDON
There’s a lot to see and do in this famous area of London. We’ve listed a few of our favourites below, just to give you a taste.
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BOND STREET
Explore the home of luxury shopping
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CHILTERN STREET
Known for its glamour, fashion and fame.
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REGENTS PARK
Walk through 5,000 acres of stunning parkland.
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SHERLOCK MUSEUM
Step inside the home of the legendary detective.
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BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Take in the views at this historical & iconic landmark.
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OPEN AIR THEATRE
Watch a production at this award-winning theatre.
Interested?
We’ve got something for everyone, so why not take a look.