Tag: London – South of Thames

Station used by Watson to travel to Amberley’s House.

175 was the residence of Mrs Charpentier where Drebber and Stangerson lodged.

The site of 3 Lauriston Gardens where Debber was murdered

The residence of PC Rance who discovered Drebber’s body

Holmes, Watson and Inspector Gregson arrive here from London Bridge. They proceed to ‘The Myrtles’ half a mile away to rescue the Greek being held captive.

Used by many characters in the stories including Holmes and Watson.

Melas, the Greek Interpreter walks to this station across Wandsworth Common to return to London.

The kidnappers release Melas here at night after his first kidnapping.

The home of James Ryder’s sister who fattened up geese. James Ryder forced one of these geese to swallow the Blue Carbuncle.

It is believed that the character of Milverton was based on Howell. Howell was an art dealer and alleged blackmailer who died in mysterious circumstances and had his throat cut after his death. His house contained correspondence of members of high society.