The History of Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson

Did you know: the birth of fictional Dr. Watson coincides with the later death of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries.

Sherlock Holmes in The Five Orange Pips

Read about this macabre coincidence and more, including the inspiration behind Sherlock and his eventual demise at History.com.  


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Public Domain Image - Sherlock Holmes in "The Five Orange Pips", which appeared in The Strand Magazine in November, 1891. Original caption was "HOLMES," I CRIED, "YOU ARE TOO LATE."

Wikipedia contributors. "Dr. Watson." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 6 Jul. 2016. Web. 7 Jul. 2016. 

History contributors. "1852
Birthday of Sherlock Holmes’ sidekick, Dr. Watson". This Day in History. Web. 7 Jul. 2016 

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