What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective & bee keeper retired here 1903-1917
Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, renowned for his use of logic and scientific methods to solve complex cases; the character has become an iconic figure in literature and popular culture.
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Places near here
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Went HillMountain / peak · 952 yd
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Seven Sisters White CliffsHeritage attraction · 1.0 mi
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Friston HillMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
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