Who is Sherlock Holmes? What does he do, who created him, and why is he important? In this section, you’ll find the answers to these questions and more. The Great Detective has a rich history and exists in a complex world that blends reality and fiction. Sherlockians have been fascinated by this world since it first emerged, and learning about Arthur Conan Doyle’s life and the Victorian era can help us understand it. By investigating the origins and different interpretations of Sherlock Holmes, we can come to a more complete appreciation of his and the canon’s legacy.
Discover the Canon
- 60 Original Stories
- The Original Stories in Other Languages
- The Complete Sherlock Holmes Canon
- The Complete Sherlock Holmes: Cleave Books
- The Quotable Sherlock Holmes
- The Best of Sherlock Holmes Poll Results
For Students
- Become a Junior Sherlockian
- Check out the Stories
- Creative Writing Contest for students
- Essay Contest for 4th-12th graders
- Learn about the Beacon Society
- Bonus: Learn more about Enola Holmmes
Canon Summaries
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The World of Holmes and Watson
The Victorian Era in England
- England, Britain, and United Kingdom
- Pounds, Shillings, and Pence
- Policing and Crime
- Sherlock Holmes and the Jack the Ripper
- Sherlock Holmes’ London
- The Victorian Era in Britain & Elsewhere
Collections
Resources
- A Trifling Reference and Cross Index of Cases
- Encyclopedia: Shahan Cheong
- Everything Sherlock Holmes
- Four-Letter Abbreviations designed by Jay Finley Christ
- Indexes: Classic Sherlockian Works, Pastiches, Other Material
- Scholarly Works: Journals, Magazines, and Newsletters
- Sherlock Holmes Wiki in German