{"id":10534,"date":"2016-04-13T15:45:27","date_gmt":"2016-04-13T19:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aesu.com\/?p=1849"},"modified":"2016-04-13T15:45:27","modified_gmt":"2016-04-13T19:45:27","slug":"sherlock-holmes-model-victorian-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/sherlock-holmes-model-victorian-england\/","title":{"rendered":"Was Sherlock Holmes a Model of Victorian England?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sure, Sherlock Holmes was a fictional character (don\u2019t tell BBC\u2019s Sherlock<\/em><\/a> fans that!), but he shows us sides of his country that were very representative of Victorian England. Readers of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle\u2019s Sherlock Holmes<\/em> novels and short stories will agree that going on an adventure with Sherlock is akin to taking a step back in time to a very different, and exciting, place.<\/p>\n

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Calling all Sherlock Holmes fans! Yes, you really can visit 221b Baker Street.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Travel with us to late 19th<\/sup>\/early 20th<\/sup> century England, and we\u2019ll explore the inspiration behind the famous master of mystery!<\/p>\n

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle<\/h2>\n

The prolific author was actually born in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he also attended university med school. It was at the University of Edinburgh that he met his mentor and primary muse for his famous detective character, Dr. Joseph Bell. Dr. Bell was incredibly observational and paid heavy attention to detail, and even \u201cstudied the hands of his patients because calluses or other marks could help him determine their occupation,\u201d as dished by the Chronicles of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle<\/a>. Sound familiar?<\/p>\n

Sherlock Holmes and Victorian England<\/h2>\n

Not only was Sherlock based on a real person, but he was created during the era of Victorian England, and the story takes place in the same time period. Naturally, this allows the bizarre detective to give us a peek into what it was like to be a person (or detective) in London in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Doyle\u2019s stories do this so well that PBS<\/a> says he is regarded by many as \u201cthe perfect hero for his age.\u201d Sorry, Guy Fawkes<\/a>\u2014you had your moment.<\/p>\n

Sherlock Holmes <\/em>novels and short stories explore a time where science was redefining English society and technological advances were booming. Fingerprinting was becoming common practice the year The Hound of the Baskervilles<\/em> made its debut. And most importantly, Mr. Holmes was a true Victorian gentleman<\/a> in every way: working valiantly to protect social and class order, while making sure he is clean-shaven and his attire properly laundered at all times.<\/p>\n

So if you ever want to take a short trip back in time to a wildly-different England, just over 100 years ago, flip through a Sherlock Holmes<\/em> novel or one of the many engaging short stories. Or, just visit the infamous 221b Baker Street in London<\/a>, where the Sherlock Holmes Museum<\/a> is perfectly preserved in Victorian glory for visitors to admire!<\/p>\n

Travel to England and see London in person!<\/h2>\n

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AESU offers several trips to England<\/strong>, including:\u00a0Cosmopolitan<\/a>, Euro Spree<\/a>, Explorer<\/a>, Euro Focus<\/a>, and our most popular tour, Great Escape<\/a>. Explore England and its rich history and culture, plus see\u00a0London<\/strong>\u00a0and roam the same streets Sherlock Holmes wandered!<\/p>\n

And, for a limited time,\u00a0take a friend and both of you get $100 off certain AESU tours<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 ask us for details!<\/p>\n

If you have any questions or want help booking your\u00a0England\u00a0<\/strong>adventure, please contact\u00a0AESU\u00a0<\/strong>by calling\u00a0800-638-7640<\/strong>, or fill out the\u00a0contact form<\/a>\u00a0found on our website!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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