Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creator of Sherlock Holmes lived here 1878-1881
In or near Birmingham.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creator of Sherlock Holmes lived here 1878-1881 — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Roy Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Aston · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creator of Sherlock Holmes lived here 1878-1881 is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
This memorial in the West Midlands marks the residence of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, from 1878 to 1881. The site commemorates his early years as a writer during a pivotal period of literary development.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4969, -1.8848
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B6 4EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Nearest railway station
- Aston — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/974258926 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creator of Sherlock Holmes lived here 1878-1881?
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creator of Sherlock Holmes lived here 1878-1881 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B6 4EA), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creator of Sherlock Holmes lived here 1878-1881?
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creator of Sherlock Holmes lived here 1878-1881 — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creator of Sherlock Holmes lived here 1878-1881?
- The nearest railway station is Aston, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode B6 4EA.
- Is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creator of Sherlock Holmes lived here 1878-1881 free to visit?
- Yes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creator of Sherlock Holmes lived here 1878-1881 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creator of Sherlock Holmes lived here 1878-1881?
- The nearest railway station is Aston, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B6 4EA.