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Joseph Bell black plaque

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This black commemorative plaque records: Joseph Bell 1837 - 1911. Pioneer in forensic science, surgeon, university lecturer to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and inspiration for Sherlock Holmes. Lived here 1884 - 1911. Recorded plaque organisation: Japan Sherlock Holmes Club.

From the Open Plaques record 51138

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