Sherlock's House - London

Some might think that Sherlock's house is the only reason I went to England. It wasn't the only  but I was positively giddy about it.  

Subway tiles at the Baker Street station

In front of the museum

The museum is set up as though it were Sherlock and Watson's home.  They each have a bedroom, as does Mrs. Hudson, plus their very famous study.  The upper floors are devoted to the stories themselves and to various fan items.  It's really great fun and quite "hands-on."

On the keeping of bees

What Sherlock would have taken with him just before Reichenbach Falls.

Evidence of his shooting skills 

Mrs. Hudson sets a lovely table

In the study

Watson's desk

Watson's service revolver and his license to carry

Mrs. Hudson's room

Prof. James Moriarty

A letter to Sherlock from a child

Being that we were already near Regents Park, we went up to the zoo, which was a little disappointing, actually. 

Baby monkey

Galapagos Tortoise

Meerkat

Off With Their Heads! More in London

Our first stop this day was the Tower of London.  Noted for two very different things: The place where several of Henry the 8th's wives were imprisoned and beheaded (as well as other royals) and where the British Crown Jewels are kept and on display.  Photography of the jewels is not allowed and some of the other rooms are too dim for any good pictures.  Still there is at least 1000 years of turbulent history in these walls.  *shiver*

The White Tower

A very friendly Yeoman, despite his dour look

One of the Ravens of the Tower of London. As long as there are ravens, the empire will stand.

Then it was just a quick jaunt up some steps to the Tower Bridge. 

We grabbed a bite to eat at Dean Swifts in Southwark and headed over to the Herb Garret and Old Operating Theatre.  It is in the attic of a church and is accessed by climbing a narrow spiral staircase.  So cool!

And from early medicine to an old cemetery.  You might recognize the Brompton Cemetery from Sherlock Holmes (2009). Believe it or not, we didn't know before we went, but it was quite obvious once we reach the far end. Quite a fun discovery!