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Sherlock (BBC Show)
Sherlock may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes () is a Detective fiction, fictional detective created by British author Arthur Conan Doyle. Referring to himself as a "Private investigator, consulting detective" in his stories, Holmes is known for his proficiency with obser ..., a fictional detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle ** ''Sherlock'' (TV series), a BBC TV series that started in 2010 ** Sherlock Hemlock, a Muppet from the TV show ''Sesame Street'' ** ''Sherlock'' (video game), a 1984 text adventure by Melbourne House **'' Sherlock: Untold Stories'', a Japanese TV series aired in 2019 * ''Sherlock'' (EP), by Shinee People ; Given name * Sherlock James Andrews (1801–1880), American lawyer and abolitionist Congressman * Sherlock Bristol (1815–1906), American congregational clergyman * Sherlock Houston Carmer (1842–1884), American politician ; Surname * Allie Sherlock (born 2005), Irish singer * Charles Sherlock (born 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes () is a Detective fiction, fictional detective created by British author Arthur Conan Doyle. Referring to himself as a "Private investigator, consulting detective" in his stories, Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, deduction, forensic science and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard. The character Sherlock Holmes first appeared in print in 1887's ''A Study in Scarlet''. His popularity became widespread with the first series of short stories in ''The Strand Magazine'', beginning with "A Scandal in Bohemia" in 1891; additional tales appeared from then until 1927, eventually totalling Canon of Sherlock Holmes, four novels and 56 short stories. All but one are set in the Victorian era, Victorian or Edwardian era, Edwardian eras between 1880 and 1914. Most are narrated by the character of Holmes's friend and biographer, Dr. Watson, Dr. John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Sherlock
John Sherlock ( – 25 July 1794) was a Spanish brigadier general in the Ultonia Regiment. He successfully defended Melilla during a 100-day siege by Moroccan troops. John was the son of Peter Sherlock, who had been made a baronet and knight by titular king, James III, the Old Pretender, in 1716. However, during the Irish Rebellion of 1641, the Sherlock family lost its extensive land holdings in County Waterford. Like many Catholic Irish people, John emigrated to Spain with hopes of returning to Ireland once a Catholic was king of England again. And like his father and grandfather he served in the Ultonia Regiment (i.e. Ulster Regiment), part of the Irish Brigade of the Spanish Army. John Sherlock fought in the Anglo-Spanish War of 1727–1729, a failed Spanish attempt to retake Gibraltar. He was made commander in chief of Melilla by Charles III of Spain. From 9 December 1774 to 19 March 1775, John Sherlock defended Melilla against troops of the sultan of Morocco, Mohammed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherlock, Texas
Sherlock (also Sherlock Station) is an unincorporated community in Lipscomb County, Texas Texas ( , ; or ) is the most populous U.S. state, state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the United States. It borders Louisiana to the east, Arkansas to the northeast, Oklahoma to the north, New Mexico to the we ..., United States. Notes Unincorporated communities in Lipscomb County, Texas Unincorporated communities in Texas {{LipscombCountyTX-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherlock Station
Sherlock Station is a pastoral lease and sheep station located approximately East of Roebourne in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Covering an area of pasture, the lease provides good grazing land. In 2015 it was purchased by Bettini Bros, now Bettini Beef, in a package with Mallina and Pyramid Stations. The Bettinis still owned the lease in 2018. Sherlock is operating under the Crown Lease number CL311-1966 and has the Land Act number LA3114/558. The homestead was placed on the Register of the National Estate in 1986. The homestead complex is composed of the main homestead, the kitchen block, meat-house, storeroom, quarters, stables, wool-shed and overseer's house, all spread apart in a typical Pilbara layout. The main buildings are constructed from rubble masonry and have corrugated iron roofs, mostly with Pilbara vaulting. In 1879 John and Emma Withnell bought the station after selling Mount Welcome Station. They retired to Guildford in 1890. Emma Withnell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherlock River (Western Australia)
The Sherlock River is a river in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It was named on 11 July 1861 by the surveyor and explorer Frank Gregory while on expedition in the area. The headwaters of the river rise from numerous springs on the Abydos Plain below the Mungaroona Range near the western edge of the Mungaroona Range Nature Reserve then flows in a northerly direction past the Chichester Range and then continuing north. The river crosses the North West Coastal Highway near Mount Fraser before discharging into Sherlock Bay and the Indian Ocean. The river forms a large estuary at the river mouth with an area of . Major pools exist along the length of the river, including Coonanarrinna Pool and Weedeemilegener Pool. The main riverbed is very wide and is mostly dry, with a minor ocean outlet from a large salt marsh estuarine area that contains small areas of mangrove A mangrove is a shrub or tree that grows mainly in coastal saline water, saline or brackish water. M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sherlock, South Australia
Sherlock is a town and locality in the Australian state of South Australia South Australia (commonly abbreviated as SA) is a States and territories of Australia, state in the southern central part of Australia. With a total land area of , it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories by area, which in .... It is on the Pinnaroo railway line and Mallee Highway. History The town was surveyed in May 1907. The railway station opened in January 1913, with the stationmaster also responsible for the Moorlands station west. The Sherlock Baptist Church opened in 1911, and was the first stone building erected along the Pinnaroo railway line. References Towns in South Australia {{SouthAustralia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Sherlock (cricketer)
William Verling Sherlock (30 November 1881 – 9 May 1937) was a Demerara born cricketer who represented British Guiana and the West Indies before they were granted Test cricket status. Early life Sherlock was born in Georgetown, Demerara, but educated in England at Dulwich College. At Dulwich he played for the school XI in 1900–1901. Cricket career On his return from England, Sherlock played for the Georgetown Cricket Club. He represented British Guiana in 1908/09 and 1910/11, first playing against Barbados Barbados, officially the Republic of Barbados, is an island country in the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies and the easternmost island of the Caribbean region. It lies on the boundary of the South American ... in the 1908/09 Inter-Colonial Tournament, Inter-colonial tournament at Bridgetown's Kensington Oval. In October of that year he played against WC Shepherd's XI at Bourda, Georgetown. In September 1910 he again played agains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
