Detective Collection (page 8)

Actress Joan Hickson pictured during the filming of the BBC adaptation of the Agatha Christie crime novel " A Caribbean Mystery"

Happy Familes Playing Cards - Miss Peel. circa 1935

Illustration of a detective holding magnifying glass and looking at shoe prints on the ground

Businessman in full suit in studio looking through magnifying glass, (B&W), portrait

DI Jill McTeague, Arts & Antiques Squad, with necklace
DI Jill McTeague of the Arts & Antiques Squad of the Metropolitan Police, holding a stolen necklace which has been recovered

Retirement Certificate
A decorative testimonial presented to Mr Samuel Cartledge upon his retirement from the Racecourse Detective Staff, Nottingham, July 1926

The Face at the Window by L. Vernon Wyrall. For the R. Amos Jones Co. touring to Royal West London Theatre. A play with this title by F

Cartoon, Horace Wigan, actor, dramatist and manager
Cartoon, Horace Wigan (c.1815-1885), actor, dramatist and theatre manager, best known for his detective roles. A very amiable gentleman, though he doesn t always look cheerful. 1884

Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930), British writer and physician, most noted for creating the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. 1897

Group photo, male and female police officers, London
Group photo, male and female police officers on a Met Police CID training course for detective constables, taken on 13 March 1948

Le Pendu De Londres
LE PENDU DE LONDRES (The hanged man of London) (Pierre Souvestre & Marcel Allain) - the seventh adventure involving Fantomas and detective Juve Date: circa 1911

A Life For A Life
Promotional postcard for A Life For A Life. The photo shows Chas. H. Lester and Little Irene as Josh Harker and His Baby Detective. Date: circa 1910

London Life cover page
" You never know whos watching you". London Life cover page for an issue focussing on the world of the private detectives. Date: 26 Ferbuary 1966

Arthur Wontner (1875 1960), British actor best known for playing Sir Arthur Conan Doyles master detective Sherlock Holmes in five films from 1931 to 1937. Date: 1935

Raffles, The Amateur Cracksman
A scene from Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman, at the Comedy Theatre, London. Based on the stories by E.W.Hornung, the play showed a series of incidents in the life of the gentleman thief

Pedro - The Sexton Blake Bloodhound Date: 1911

Marin Sais - Movie star of the silent film era
Marin Sais (1890-1971) - Movie star of the silent film era - starred as The Girl Detective in The Closed Door for Kalem in 1915

Marie Francois Goron - French Detective
Marie Francois Goron behind his desk - Detective - renowned chief of the Paris S�, the citys investigative unit. Date: 1902

PROHIBITION, 1920s. Dismantling a bootleg distillery in San Francisco during Prohibition, 1920s

Illustration, two forensic officers in white boiler suits holding torch and taking photographs in forest location at night, police car and officers in background

Illustration, magnifying glass

Detectives inspecting crime scene

Cartoon of man dressed as detective looking at seaweed through magnifying glass

UNIDENTIFIED MEN, c1920. Unidentified men wearing suits in an alleyway. Photograph, c1920

GASTON B. MEANS (1879-1938). American detective and swindler. Photographed in 1924

PROHIBITION, 1922. A dog trained to detect liquor sniffs at a flask in the back pocket of a man fishing on a pier on the Potomac River, during Prohibition, 1920s

IMMIGRANTS: 1913. Federal medical inspector examining the eyes of immigrants at Ellis Island in 1913. Oil over a photograph

George Samuel Dougherty, 1910-20 (b / w photo)
XOS746427 George Samuel Dougherty, 1910-20 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Samuel Dougherty (1865-1931) American law enforcement officer

Whose traces in the snow?
BAL34304 Whose traces in the snow? by Kronberger, Carl (1841-1921); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; German, out of copyright

Friendly behaviour of Mr. Bucket, illustration from Bleak House by Charles Dickens
KW259213 Friendly behaviour of Mr. Bucket, illustration from Bleak House by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1853 (litho) by Browne

Arthur Conan Doyle
circa 1925: Scottish writer of detective stories and historical romances Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930), creator of Sherlock Holmes. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

CARTOON: CRIMEAN WAR, 1856. Grand Military Spectacle: The Heroes of the Crimea Inspecting the Field-Marshals. Satirical cartoon from the British magazine Punch, 1856

PHOTOGRAPHY: CAMERA. A German scientist holding a detective camera. Photograph, c1912

DETECTIVE CAMERA, 1889. Operating a detective camera. Photogravure, 1889, after a photograph by Charles Simpson

CAMERA ADVERTISEMENT, 1889. The Hawk-Eye Detective and Combination Camera. American magazine advertisement, 1889

ALLAN PINKERTON (1819-1884). American (Scottish-born) detective. Photograph, c1861

SHRUNKEN HEADS. Ernest Morris, an explorer of South America, poses with shrunken heads from the upper Amazon region
ALLAN PINKERTON (1919-1884). American (Scottish-born) detective: detail of the stationary logo for Pinkertons National Detective Agency with offices in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago

SHERLOCK HOLMES. William Gillette in the title role of his New York theatrical production of Sherlock Holmes. American lithograph poster, 1900

WILLIAM GILLETTE (1855-1937). American actor: lithograph poster, 1899

DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. The masked King of Bohemia. Illustration by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur Conan Doyles story A Scandal in Bohemia, 1891

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"Unraveling Mysteries: The Enigmatic World of Detectives" Step into the captivating realm of detectives, where brilliant minds like Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot reign supreme. From the pages of classic literature to the silver screen, these iconic characters have left an indelible mark on our imaginations. Sherlock Holmes, portrayed by Basil Rathbone and Jeremy Brett, embodies the quintessential detective with his razor-sharp intellect and uncanny ability to solve even the most perplexing cases. Whether he's donning his signature deerstalker hat or deducing clues from a reverie-like state, Holmes captivates us with his unparalleled brilliance. Intriguing cover illustrations featuring Christie Poirot add another layer to this mysterious world. With his meticulous attention to detail and distinctive mustache, Hercule Poirot brings a touch of elegance to crime-solving. His presence is as unmistakable as the famous book covers that bear his name. Accompanied by Dr. John Watson in their first-class carriage or observed intently by Watson himself, Sherlock Holmes showcases not only keen observation skills but also a deep bond between two friends embarking on thrilling adventures together. Even beyond fiction, real-life detectives leave their mark. Cid Officers disguised as dockers remind us that solving crimes requires dedication and sometimes going undercover for justice's sake. The artistry of Sidney Paget comes alive through illustrations capturing pivotal moments in detective stories such as "The Adventure of Silver Blaze. " These images transport us back in time when mysteries unfolded before our eyes alongside Holmes' relentless questioning techniques. Arthur Conan Doyle's words come alive when we imagine Holmes opening a box containing a single cigar or witness Dr. John Watson observing him tirelessly working on intricate puzzles, and is within these small details that we find ourselves immersed in their world – one filled with suspenseful twists and turns at every corner.