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On February 6th…

February 6, 1922: Patrick Macnee was born Daniel Patrick Macnee in London, England.

He played Sherlock Holmes twice and Dr John Watson three times. You can have fun looking up where and when in film books, or I recommend A Curious Collection of Dates, a book by two JHWS members, Leah Guinn (“Amber”) and Jaime Mahoney (“Tressa”).

February 6, 1943: Gayle Hunnicutt was born in Fort Worth, Texas.

She played one role in the Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes series: that of Irene Adler, the woman. Her performance is something to watch again and again for how well she became the role.

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On February 5th…

Sir robert peel

The phrase “Peeler” or “Bobby”, used to describe the London police constables, are a result of our next Birthday.

On February 5th, 1788, Sir Robert Peel was born.

He was appointed Home Secretary in 1822. He reorganized the criminal code, which had become too complex and bowed under to be effective. He had a fascinating, interesting, frustrating career well worth reading about. I recommend you pick up a copy of the book, A Curious Collection of Dates, by Leah Guinn and Jaime N Mahoney, both members of our group. [“Amber” and “Tressa” -Selena] They have written a very informative and interesting volume to read. Leah has given me permission to quote from her book for my column for our enjoyment.

Thanks Leah and Jamie,
Chips

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On February 3rd…

Sherlock Holmes Museum Study 4

February 3, 1825: The birth of General Edward Mounier Boxer, Inventor of the Boxer Cartridge which by all sources was a definite improvement in 19th Century ammunition.

The cartridges were used by Holmes when he “in one of his queer humours would sit in an armchair, with his hair-trigger and a hundred Boxer cartridges, and proceed to adorn the opposite wall with a patriotic V.R. done in bullet-pocks” [MUSG].

This information as well as the previous two days’ posts came from a new and great informational book, A CURIOUS COLLECTION OF DATES by Leah Guinn, JHWS “Amber”, and Jaime Mahoney, JHWS “Tressa”, two talented and dedicated researchers who have created a great reference material volume that all will enjoy. Leah has graciously given me permission to reprint information from this volume for our enjoyment.

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On February 1st…

Terror by Night 1946Something a little different today: rather than a Canonical happening, an event in the Sherlockian world 71 years ago today.

February 1, 1946: The world premiere of the film Terror by Night, the thirteenth film (of fourteen) in the Sherlock Holmes series starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce.

The film borrowed elements from Canonical stories, including poisoned darts from THE SIGN OF FOUR. The film also borrowed from “THE ADVENTURE OF THE EMPTY HOUSE” with the introduction of Colonel Sebastian Moran and the full name of the murdered first victim. The film lastly borrowed from “THE DISAPPEARANCE OF LADY OF FRANCES CARFAX” with the use of an oversized coffin that fits two people stacked up.

Watson was played in typical Bruce style, unfortunately. I liked the film – how about the rest of the Watsonians?

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On January 21st…

January 21, 1897: Sir Eustace Brackenstall was killed by Captain James Croker. [ABBE]

January 21, 1897: Theresa Wright, Lady Brackenstall’s maid, said she saw three men in the moonlight. [ABBE]

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On January 13th…

January 13, 1886: Sherlock Holmes became engaged to Milverton’s house maid. [CHAS]

January 13, 1886: Holmes and Watson burglarized Milverton’s house. [CHAS]

January 13, 1886: Charles Augustus Milverton was murdered. [CHAS]

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On January 8th…

January 8, 1885: Joseph Openshaw visited Major Freebody. [FIVE]

January 8, 1888: Cecil Barker fished Ted Baldwin’s clothes from the moat. [VALL]

January 8, 1888: Jack Douglas confessed to killing Ted Baldwin. [VALL]

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On January 7th…

January 7, 1886: Milverton sent an incriminating note to the husband of one of his blackmailees. [CHAS]

January 7, 1888: Holmes received an encoded message from Porlock. [VALL]

January 7, 1903: James Dodd left Old Tuxbury for London, where he consulted Sherlock Holmes. [BLAN]

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On January 6th…

January 6, 1886: Charles Augustus Milverton called upon Holmes at 221B Baker Street. [CHAS]

January 6, 1888: Jack Douglas shot and killed Ted Baldwin. [VALL]

January 6, 1903: Colonel Emsworth told James Dodd that he must leave Tuxsbury Old Park the next morning. [BLAN]

And the most IMPORTANT:

Friday, January 6, 1854: Sherlock Holmes was born!

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On January 5th…

January 5, 1903: James Dodd traveled from London to Bedford and thence to Tuxbury Old Place. [BLAN]

January 5, 1903: James Dodd saw the face of Godfrey Emsworth at his bedroom window. [BLAN]