Holmes Collection

Sherlock Holmes / Reverie
the great detective surrounded by memories of his greatest triumphs

Switzerland Reichenbach
The Reichenbach falls, where Sherlock Holmes and professor Moriarty are supposed to have fallen to their deaths

Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty struggle
THE FINAL PROBLEM The death of Sherlock Holmes; Holmes & Moriarty struggle at the Reichenbach Falls: apparently, both are killed. Date: First published: 1893

JEREMY BRETT (1935-1995). English actor. As Sherlock Holmes in The Hound of the Baskervilles, 1988

Cricketing Record 1932
Herbert Sutcliffe and Percy Holmes score a record opening partnership of 555

Holmes and Moriarty fighting over the Reichenbach Falls. Illustration for the short story The Final Problem by Arthur Conan Do, 1896. From a private collection

A plan of the intended canal from Sheffield to Tinsley by W. and J. Fairbank, 1815
Includes Greenland Engine.Original at Local Studies S33S

Living Room, Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London
Living Room of 221B Baker Street, part of a Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London, reconstructed by Michael Weight. Details included are Holmess pipe and his violin. Date: 1951

Holmes Smoking Pipe
THE MAN WITH THE TWISTED LIP Holmes ponders the problem

DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES, 1893. Holmes opened it and smelled the single cigar which it contained. Sherlock Holmes. Illustration by Sidney Paget for Arthur Conan Doyles The Adventure of the Resident

Sherlock Holmes theatre poster
Theatrical poster advertising a production of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

Sherlock Holmes / Strand
THE DISAPPEARANCE OF LADY FRANCES CARFAX Title page of the Strand Magazine

Holmes & Watson / Train
SILVER BLAZE Holmes and Watson in a railway compartment

Sherlock Holmes / Watson
THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Holmes and Watson watch the fearful hound

MORIARTY POSTER
Poster for Moriarty, a Hollywood movie featuring the ex-Professor described by Holmes as the Napoleon of crime Date: circa 1922

HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. I saw a figure of a man upon the tor. Illustration by Sidney Paget from the March 1902 issue of the Strand magazine for the serial publication of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles

SHERLOCK HOLMES. Basil Rathbone (1892-1967). English actor. In the role of Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes theatre poster
Theatre poster advertising a four-part drama of Sherlock Holmes, playing at the Grand Theatre in Halifax, the show travelling from the Lyceum Theatre in London

SHERLOCK HOLMES Sherlock with Dr. John Watson in a corner of a first-class carriage from Paddington Station. Drawing by Sidney Paget for Arthur Conan Doyles The Adventure of Silver Blaze, 1892

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson. Illustration by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur Conan
DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson. Illustration by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur Conan Doyles story, The Adventure of Silver Blaze, 1892

Holmes / Footprints
THE SIGN OF FOUR Holmes, pipe between his teeth, examines footprints

Holmes / Hound / Baskerville
THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Holmes shoots the sinister hound: " Holmes emptied five barrels of his revolver into the creatures flank"

Holmes in a Fight / C20Th
THE ADVENTURE OF THE SOLITARY CYCLIST Holmes engages in fisticuffs against a slogging ruffian

Sherlock Holmes 1921
Sherlock Holmes is filmed by Stoll at Cricklewood; Baker Street is reconstructed for the purpose

Adventure of the Second Stain, Sherlock Holmes
THE ADVENTURE OF THE SECOND STAIN Holmes on the scent: Holmes & Watson discover a hidden trap door. " It hinged back like the lid of a box." Date: 1904

SHERLOCK HOLMES. Dr. John Watson observing Sherlock Holmes working hard over a chemical investigation. Drawing by Sidney Paget for Arthur Conan Doyles The Adventure of the Naval Treaty, 1893

SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes. Drawing by Sidney Paget for Arthur Conan Doyle s
SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes. Drawing by Sidney Paget for Arthur Conan Doyles The Adventure of the Resident Patient, 1893

Living Room, Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London
Living Room of 221B Baker Street, part of a Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London, reconstructed by Michael Weight. A dummy version of the man himself can be seen in the far window. Date: 1951

Sherlock Holmes
A SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA Holmes requests the photograph of Irene Adler: she is always THE woman. Date: First published: 1891

The Adventure of Black Peter, Sherlock Holmes
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of Black Peter, Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle. " He sank down upon the sea-chest

The Adventure of the Norwood Builder, Sherlock Holmes
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, the Adventure of the Norwood Builder, a Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle. " A wild-eyed

DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty locked in mortal combat at the Reichenbach Falls. Wood engraving after a drawing by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur

Dr Joseph Bell
Dr JOSEPH BELL surgeon at Edinburgh University school of medicine where he taught Conan Doyle and inspired the character of Sherlock Holmes

Sher. Holmes Thinking
THE ADVENTURE OF THE DANCING MEN Sherlock Holmes studies the case at his desk

Sherlock Holmes / Villan
THE ADVENTURE OF THE SOLITARY CYCLIST Holmes gets his man: he spun round with a scream & fell upon his back

PROFESSOR MORIARTY
THE FINAL PROBLEM The evil professor Moriarty; named by Holmes the Napoleon of Crime'. Date: First published: 1893

WILLIAM GILLETTE American actor and dramatist, in the role of Sherlock Holmes Date: 1855 - 1937

Bookplate of Oliver Wendell Holmes. Print shows a shellfish (Chambered Nautilus) above the Latin phrase per ampliora ad altiora. Date between ca. 1875 and 1894. Bookplate of Oliver Wendell Holmes

Sher. Holmes & Watson
THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Holmes & Watson catch a glimpse of the mysterious stranger in a hansom cab in Regent Street

Sherlock Holmes / Doyle
A REMINISCENCE OF MR. SHERLOCK HOLMES (later retitled The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge). Holmes tossed the telegram across with a laugh

Holmes & Watson / In Lab
THE NAVAL TREATY Holmes busy with his chemistry apparatus at Baker St. watched by Dr. Watson

The Adventure of the Second Stain, Sherlock Holmes
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, the Adventure of the Second Stain, a Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle. " The Premier snatched the blue envelope from his hand." Date: 1904

Holmes & Watson / Baker St
THE ADVENTURE OF THE SECOND STAIN Holmes & his dear Watson at Baker Street

Holmes & Watson / Baker St
A SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA Holmes and Watson at Baker Street

Illustration by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur Conan Doyles story
DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Illustration by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur Conan Doyles story, The Adventure of the Naval Treaty, 1893

PURITANS: PUNISHMENT, 1651. The whipping of Baptist minister Obadiah Holmes at Boston in 1651 for holding an unauthorized religious meeting at Lynn, Massachusetts

Union Workhouse, Kings Norton, Worcestershire
Entrance to the Union workhouse on what is now Raddlebarn Road, Kings Norton, Worcestershire, south west of Birmingham. The building, designed by Edward Holmes, was opened in 1870

HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. Sir Henry Baskerville. Illustration by Sidney Paget from the March 1902 issue of the Strand magazine for the serial publication of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles The Hound of

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"Holmes: A Reverie of Deduction and Adventure" Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes, the iconic detective who captivated readers for generations. From his thrilling escapades in London to his fateful encounter at Switzerland's Reichenbach Falls, Holmes remains an enigmatic figure that continues to intrigue. In Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Final Problem, " Holmes finds himself locked in a deadly struggle with his arch-nemesis Moriarty. The intensity of their battle is vividly captured in Sidney Edward Paget's striking illustration, showcasing their fight over the treacherous Reichenbach Falls. This climactic moment forever etched in literary history. Portrayed by talented actors such as Basil Rathbone and Jeremy Brett, it has become an indelible character on both stage and screen. Their portrayals brought this brilliant detective to life, captivating audiences with every deduction made. Beyond solving mysteries, Holmes had diverse interests like cricketing records from 1932 and even a plan for a canal from Sheffield to Tinsley by W. And J. Fairbank dating back to 1815 - showcasing his wide-ranging intellect. Visiting the Sherlock Holmes Exhibition in London allows fans to step into the famed detective's living room, immersing themselves in his world filled with intriguing artifacts and clues waiting to be unraveled. One cannot forget the iconic image smoking pipe - a symbol synonymous with deep contemplation as he pieced together complex puzzles that stumped others. From unraveling intricate cases like "The Hound of Baskervilles" where he spotted a mysterious figure upon the tor or gracing theatre posters promoting adaptations of his adventures – it is clear that Sherlock Holmes' legacy extends far beyond literature alone. Holmes remains an enduring icon whose brilliance continues to inspire countless minds worldwide. His unparalleled deductive skills coupled with unwavering determination make him not just a fictional character but also an emblematic figure of intellect and tenacity.