Sherlock Holmes’ method

Holmes' method focuses on conducting research, making observations, gathering data from the situation. Holmes' deductions, based on his observations, are his hypotheses. His theories always fit the facts he has observed without any bias. Holmes' "Observe, then Deduce" methodology is actually the approach that remains true to the Scientific Method. By looking for clues, the problem solver eliminates the factors that are not involved, "the impossible". Whatever is left will be the root causes, however improbable they might seem. This introduces a second weakness of divergent thinking. In many cases, the actual root cause is something no problem solver would ever have come up with as a potential factor much less put any time or effort into investigating. Sherlock Holmes used a simple, three-step method to solve crimes: Observation, Deduction, Knowledge. Effective problem solvers use the same approach. They observe carefully to discover any clues that eliminate the impossible, so they can deduce the causes and implement solutions.

The main principles of Sherlock in his investigations:

1. Be observe. Watch and take notes of everything in your surroundings. In the stories Holmes often pieced together facts that other people overlook simply because he observed things. Try walking into a restaurant and do a quick glance around and then close your eyes and try to remember as much as possible. Try remembering how many people where wearing hats or similar things.

2. Expect anything. Holmes said that whenever you have eliminated all other things whatever is left no matter how unbelievable must be the truth.

3. Put things together. Take what you observe and put the things together. Just observing what is going on doesn't work you must be able to put the pieces together.

4. Be suspicious. No matter what don't take a fact at base value. Holmes said that nothing is more deceptive than an obvious fact.

Book and other works.

The original Sherlock Holmes stories consist of fifty-six short stories and four novels written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Novels:

A Study in Scarlet (published 1887, in Beeton's Christmas Annual)

The Sign of the Four (published 1890, Lippincott's Monthly Magazine)

The Hound of the Baskervilles (serialised 1901–1902 in The Strand)

The Valley of Fear (serialised 1914–1915 in The Strand)

Short stories:

The 56 short stories are collected in five books:

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes(Contains 12 stories published in The Strand with original illustrations by Sidney Paget.)

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes ( Contains 12 stories published in The Strand as further episodes of the Adventures with original illustrations by Sidney Paget.)

The Return of Sherlock Holmes( Contains 13 stories published in The Strand with original illustrations by Sidney Paget.)

His Last Bow (Contains seven stories .)

The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes ( Contains 12 stories)

According to the “Guinness Book of World Records”, Sherlock Holmes is the most portrayed fictional character in films, 75 actors playing him in 211 movies!

Sherlock Holmes and his world are also used in video games. Here you can see the full list:

Sherlock (1984) (Philip Mitchell) (PC text adventure)

221B Baker Street (1987) (Datasoft) (PC and Mac)

Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels (1988) (Infocom)

Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective (1991) (ICOM Simulations)

Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Vol. II (1992) (ICOM Simulations)

Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Vol. III (1993) (ICOM Simulations)

The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Serrated Scalpel (1992) (Electronic Arts) (PC)

The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Rose Tattoo (1996) (Electronic Arts) (PC)

Sherlock Holmes series: (Frogwares) (PC)

Sherlock Holmes: Mystery of the Mummy (2002) (Frogwares) (PC) (DS)

Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Silver Earring (2004) (Frogwares) (PC)

Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2006) (Frogwares) (PC)

Sherlock Holmes versus Arsène Lupin (2007) (Frogwares) (PC)

Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper (2009) (Frogwares) (PC) (X360)

Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of Osbourne House (2010) (Frogwares) (DS)

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (2012) (Frogwares) (PS3) (X360) (PC)

Sherlock Holmes 2: Checkmate (2011) (Sticky Game Studios) (PC and Mac online game)

The global importance and influence of Sherlock Holmes.

Although Sherlock Holmes is not the original fiction detective (he was influenced by Edgar Allan Poe's C.), his name has become a byword for the part. His stories also include several detective story characters such as the loyal but less intelligent assistant, a role for which Dr Watson has become the archetype. The investigating detective became a popular genre with many authors such as Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers after the Holmes death, with characters such as Hercule Poirot and Lord Peter Wimsey.

Sherlock Holmes, according to The NY Times, is the 3rd most read publication on the planet behind the Bible and the Dictionary.

Currently 5 million Sherlock Holmes books are printed in Europe and the U.S. every year.

Sherlock Holmes is required reading in schools across the globe including the UK, US, Japan and Russia.

There are 357 Holmes Societies around the world and thousands of dedicated Websites.

There are over 10,000 independent reference books, studies and investigative publications dedicated to Sherlock Holmes.

Holmes has appeared on stamps around the world, including Nicaragua, San Marino, UK, Canada & South Africa.

Sherlock Holmes stories have been translated into more than fifty languages, and made into plays, films, radio and television series, a musical comedy, a ballet, cartoons, comic books, and advertisement.

'Sherlock Holmes, the greatest detective that never lived and who will never die'

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1. The New Royal Opera House at Covent Garden

Sherlock Holmes was a frequent visitor there; especially he loved operas of Richard Wagner.

2. Lyceum Theatre at Wellington St., near Strand

Here Sherlock Holmes and dr Watson met Ms Mortson to go to Tadeusz Sholto

3. Burleigh St., 12

There was a press, which was publishing the «Strand Magazine». In this magazine were first published Conan Doyle's stories about Sherlock Holmes.

4-5. Savoy hotel where was situated the restaurant «Simpson’s in the Strand» (No.100 Strand)

It is one of London's oldest traditional English restaurants. Situated in the Strand, it is part of the Savoy Buildings.

It was the Sherlock Holmes favorite restaurant in London.

6. Adelphi Theatre (№ 413 Strand)

In this theater in 1924, Conan Doyle tried to present one of his plays «The House of Temperley», but it was unsuccessful.

7. George Hy Harris’s Shop (№ 418 Strand)

This place is connected with one of Conan Doyle characters Henry Baskerville

8. Charing Cross Hospital (in the corner of Strand, William IV St. And Agar St.)

When Sherlock Holmes was wounded after an attack on him he was brought there.

9. Charing Cross Hotel

Here Holmes made a spy trap for Hugo Oberstein and returned to the British Government drawings of Bruce Partington submarine.

10. Northumberland Hotel (Now- Sherlock Holmes Pub)

Here Sir Henry Baskerville was visited by Dr. Mortimer, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Also in this hotel were stolen both Baskerville's shoes which he had bought in George Harris's store.

Sherlock Holmes Pub was not only the first, but also the most important collection in the world to be based on the famous detective-Sherlock Holmes. The Inn that had been known as “The Northumberland Arms”, standing on Northumberland Street, soon became “The Sherlock Holmes". With the support and help of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s family, the pub was filled throughout with various artefacts and pieces recording the adventures of the Master Detective, including such items as Dr Watson’s old service revolver, original cartoons and the stuffed. The main attraction however is a replica of Holmes’ and Watson’s sitting room and study, which relate to Sherlock Holmes. This room is given pride of place adjacent to the restaurant , where visitors are able to view the whole area through a large glass partition. The exhibition items have not changed since they were first installed, and are now complemented by an interesting and nostalgic collection of television.

11. Neville’s Turkish Bath

This bathhouse was very often visited by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

12. Scotland Yard

Here was situated the police station where Inspector Lestrade, Gregson and Jones worked.

13. Criterion restaurant (Piccadilly Circus)

In the bar of this restaurant Dr. Watson, who returned to London from India, met his friend and former nurse, Stamford, who later introduced him to Sherlock Holmes.

14. Cafe Royal (№ 68 Regent St.)

In the 1880s this cafe was often visited by famous artists and writers like Arthur Conan Doyle and Oscar Wilde.

Once in the front of the cafe Sherlock Holmes was attacked by two men. After that he was taken to the Charing Cross hospital.

15. Langham Hotel ( Langham Pl.)

In the restaurant of this hotel in august 1889 Arthur Conan Doyle was introduced to Oscar Wilde by a member of the journal «Lippincott's Monthly Magazine». Both writers have concluded a deal with the magazine to publish their novels.

16. № 9 Queen Anne St .

The house where dr. Watson lived.

17. № 15 Welbeck St.

Here Sherlock Holmes could died under the chariot of professor Moriarty

18. № 2 Devonshire Place.

In Conan Doyle biography this place is mentioned as the place of his medical practice(1891).

19. № 2 Upper Wimpole St .

This is the other possible place of Conan Doyle's medical practice.

20. № 21 Baker Street.

This house is the prototype of No.221-b, where Sherlock Holmes lived.

21. № 32 Baker St., "an empty house"

Here Holmes caught red-handed Colonel Moran, who shooted into wax figure of Holmes in the opposite house.

22. № 82 Baker St., restaurant Rubens

At the time of Conan Doyle it was a pharmacy, which he visited regulary.

23. Hotel "Sherlock Holmes"

This hotel is called after Sherlock and is situated at Baker street.

24. № 109 Baker St.

This is the other possible prototype of Holmes' house.

25. Sherlock Holmes' statue.

It was built here in 1999 by John Doubleday.

26. The Sherlock Holmes Museum No.221-b Baker street

The first stop for any visitor to London must be the Sherlock Holmes Museum. It was opened in 1990 and is situated in Baker Street, bearing the number 221B by permission of the City of Westminster, although it lies between numbers 237 and 241.

Everything in the three-story museum is presented in an agreeably understated manner. The Sherlock Holmes Museum was the first Museum in the world to be dedicated to a fictional character. Dame Jean Conan Doyle was very much against the idea of suggesting that her father's creation was a real person and knew that the presence of the museum would reinforce the idea in the minds of many that Holmes had really existed.

The house is protected by the government due to its "special architectural and historical interest", while the 1st floor study overlooking Baker Street is still faithfully maintained for posterity as it was kept in Victorian Times.

The Museum's souvenir shop is the largest shop in the world specialising in Holmesian items such as walking sticks, deerstalker hats, pipes, chess sets and hundreds of other items. It also has a great collection of "Mrs Hudson's" antiques for sale.

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