221B Baker Street, Literary residence in City of Westminster, England
The address 221B Baker Street refers to the fictional home of detective Sherlock Holmes in London. The building displays Victorian furnishings with furniture and objects from the late 19th century.
Arthur Conan Doyle chose this address for his stories even though Baker Street did not extend that far numerically at the time. The number matched no real building when the first stories appeared.
This address became synonymous with the detective and his methods of logical deduction. Visitors from around the world come here to step into the world of Victorian crime stories.
The museum sits on a busy street in central Westminster and is easily reached on foot. Multiple floors with staircases lead through the recreated rooms.
The postal service set up a system for years to handle letters addressed to the fictional character. Thousands of letters reached the address from people who believed the character was real.
Location: City of Westminster
Creator: Arthur Conan Doyle
GPS coordinates: 51.52333,-0.15833
Latest update: December 12, 2025 20:35
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