Who is the most popular detective ever born in the world
There is no doubt that Sherlock Holmes is the most popular detective ever born in the world. This wonderful character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is still alive in the minds of many because the author was able to create the performance of Holmes so well. It is a well-known fact that Conan Doyle, who started his career as a doctor and became one of the richest novelists in the world at that time, based his character Sherlock Holmes on the character of his teacher, Joseph Bell.
The first story created by Conan Doyle was published in 1887, based on the character of Sherlock Holmes, who has a sharp observational power and wonderful creative imagination, as well as extensive practical knowledge. The novel was published in THE STRAND MAGAZINE and was called 'A STUDY IN SCARLET'. .
From then until 1926, Conan Doyle created 4 Sherlock Holmes novels and 56 short stories, all of which were embraced by readers as one, turning a golden page in the history of detective novels. After that, based on the character of Sherlock Holmes, films, television dramas and stage plays were created.
According to the Guinness Book of Records, the name of Sherlock Holmes is read as the most recreated film character, as more than 200 films have been created with him...
The series follows the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and his assistant and friend Dr. Watson. At the time, Sherlock was staying upstairs at Mrs. Hudson's house at 221 B, Baker Street, London.
It is said that the relevant address of Baker Street, an area where the wealthy reside in London, did not exist at that time and the reason for this is the absence of addresses up to number 221. But many Sherlock Holmes fans believed at that time that Sherlock is a real character and that he resides at the relevant address, and Conan Doyle has sent letters to that address even after finishing the series. Even more surprising is that even today people send letters to 221 B, Baker Street, London seeking answers to their problems from Sherlock.
Later, from 1932, a place of business called Abbey National Building Society was established at that address, and the company employed a full-time secretary to answer letters to Sherlock Holmes from all over the world. She is known as Sherlock Holmes' secretary. At that time, there was also a plaque showing Sherlock's name and a picture at that address. Later, the company left the relevant address and the Sherlock Holmes Museum, which was installed nearby, got its rightful address. However, the Sherlock Holmes Museum is still physically located at number 237.
However, it is said that the owner of the house located at No. 221 B on Baker Street is the company called BVI and its owners are Rakhat Aliyev and Nurali Aliyev. The BVI company owns the building at 215-237 Baker Street and is currently estimated to be worth £137 million. It is currently the most popular address in London, although many companies have tried to buy it. It is said that the company has no interest in selling it.
At present, the Sherlock Holmes Museum owns the address number 221 B in Baker Street and all letters received at the relevant address are directed to the museum. It is also special that Sherlock Holmes's room is set up as it was described in the Sherlock Holmes museum. There are also 17 steps arranged in the same way as the descriptions of the novels. Today, Sherlock's absence in the room is filled by a wax statue of Sherlock. Also, at the entrance, there is a sign saying 'Expert Detective Sherlock Holmes, 1881-1904' so that Sherlock fans from all over the world can easily identify the house of the great detective.
The Sherlock Holmes Museum is also home to the Sherlock Holmes Tavern, which is located next to Charincross Station on Notumberland Street.
Due to the popularity of the address No. 221 B, Baker Way, London, the same address has been used for various film and TV productions. In addition to Sherlock Holmes-related productions, HOUSE, M.D., JUSTICE LEAGUE, STAR TREK, etc. are also based on popular productions in the world. will become one of the addresses.
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