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The great detective.
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This statue, commissioned by the Sherlock Holmes Society of London was sponsored by Abbey National plc to commemorate its 150th Anniversary in 1999.
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221b Baker Street the address of Sherlock Holmes is at the original headquarters of Abbey National plc.
Sculptor : John Doubleday
NW1, Baker Street Station
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Sherlock Holmes statue
Originally named Sheridan Hope, then Sherringford Holmes and finally Sherlock...
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Sherlock Holmes statue
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