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Rating: 5 | Votes: 1 | Date: 21/06/2026 00:03:00

Forever linked with the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, Baker Street runs through the Marylebone district of central London. Arthur Conan Doyle gave Holmes the address of 221B Baker Street, a number that did not exist when the stories were written but has since become one of the most famous addresses in literature. The street was laid out in the 18th century and named after the builder William Baker. It developed as a smart residential address, and over time grew into a busy commercial str...