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The Life and Times in Victorian
London for Sherlock Holmes
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The Life and Times  in Victoria n London and Sherlock Holmes is a series of episodes in which the characters from Baker Street Elementary discuss various aspects of Victorian life.   These episodes were inspired by the wonderful articles developed by Liese Sherwood-Fabre, the Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopedia, AboutBritain.com, and of course, Rusty Mason, Steve Mason, and Joe Fay for bringing Baker Street Elementary to life.  

The Life and Times in Victorian London and Sherlock Holmes can be used by and for students to learn more about the Victorian period.  Older Sherlockians can also enjoy this fun way to learn more about London during the late 1800s.

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A001. "An Introduction to Sherlock Holmes"
A002. "The Life of a Country Squires" -- A look at Country Squires, who are landowners, a powerful position in Britain
​​A003. "Watson, the Victorian Doctor" -- A look at Dr. Watson's career, being a doctor during Victorian times

A004. "Getting Around in Victorian London" -- A look at transportation during the Victorian period
A005. "The Origins of Scotland Yard" -- A look at the origins of the famous Victorian period police force
A​006. "The Thames River" -- A look at the Thames River and pollution during the Victorian period
​A007. "Victorian Apiculture" -- Bee-keeping during the Victorian period
​A008. "A Brief History of Westminster Palace" -- A look at the British Government
​A009. "Sherlock's Christmas Spirit" -- A look at Christmas celebrations during the Victorian era
A010. "Practicing Law in Victorian London" -- A look at the legal practice during the Victorian period
A011. "The Second Anglo-Afghan War" --  A look at the conflict
, from 1878-1880
A012. "Clubbing, Victorian Style" -- A look at Gentleman clubs, such as the Diogenes Club
A013. "49 References to Tobacco" -- A look at the history and usage of tobacco during the Victorian era
A​014. "221b - A World-Famous Address"  --  A look at the lodgings of Holmes and Watson
A015. ​"The Abductive Reasoning of Sherlock Holmes"  -- A look at the methods of Sherlock Holmes
​​A016. "Going to the Dogs"  -- A look at canines (dogs) in the Sherlock Holmes stories
A017. "Pick Your Poison" -- A look at the use of poisons and toxins for murder in the Victorian period
​​A018. "If it's a Print, It Must Be True" -- The use of fingerprints in criminal investigations during the Victorian era
​​​​A019. "Your Frontal Development is Showing" -- Phrenology and the study of skulls in the Victorian period
A020. "Spreading the Word" -- The postal service in Victorian times
​A021. "London on Eleven Shillings a Day" -- A look at money (particularly the coins) in the Victorian era
A022. "When a Museum Is More than a Museum" -- A look at the origins of the British Museum
​A023. "A True Knock-Out" -- Use of chloroform in Victorian times
A024. "And They're Off" -- A look at horse racing in the Victorian period
A025. "Saying I Do in Victorian London" -- A look at marriage and wedding ceremonies in the Victorian era
A026. "Put Up Your Dukes" -- A look at the sport of boxing in Victorian times
​A027. "Blue Ribbon Blues" -- A look at the temperance movement and alcohol during the Victorian period
A028. "En Garde!" -- A look at the sport of fencing in the Victorian era
A029. "Read it in the Papers" -- A look at the history, making, and use of paper during the Victorian times
A030. "The French Connection" -- A look at Sherlock Holmes' family heritage
A031. "Inheritance and Fate of the Second Son" -- A look at inheritances and succession in the Victorian period
A032. "A Shot in the Dark" -- Firearms in the Victorian era
​A033. "It's the Darbies for You" -- A look at handcuffs used in Victorian times
A034. "Let's Play Kick the Can" -- A look at canning and food preservation during the Victorian period
​​A035. "Victorian England Comes to Terms with a National Habit" -- A look at the addiction to opium​ in the Victorian era
A036. "Foggy, Smoggy Old London" -- A look at air pollution in London during Victorian times
​​A037. "I've Got the Feevah" -- A look at 'brain-fever' and associated illnesses during the Victorian period
​A038. "Sherlock's Night at the Opera - Convent Garden" -- A look Covent Garden in the Victorian era
A039. "I Don't Wanna Take a Bath" -- A look at cleanliness in Victorian times
A040. "Step Right Up!" -- A look at the circus and performances during the Victorian period
A041. "Victorian Women's Fashions -- A look at women's fashions during the Victorian era"
​A042. "Of Jute, Jam, and Journalism" -- A look at the Port of Dundee in Scotland during Victorian times
A043. "London on 4 Pence a Night" -- A look at poverty and low-income living in the Victorian era
A044. "9 Stories to Sink Your Teeth Into" -- A look at vampires and sensational stories in the Victorian period
A045. "Slithering Assassins -- Snakes in the Sherlock Holmes Stories" -- A look at snakes during Victorian times
A046. "The New Woman Cyclist" -- A look at bicycles and women cyclists during the Victorian period
A047. "Parson, Vicar, or Rector" -- A look at the Clergy in the Victorian era
A048. "Belly Up to the Bar, Boys!" -- A look at alcohol, pubs, and inns in Victorian times
A049. "I Can See Clearly Now!" -- A look at magnifying lens and microscopes in the Victorian period
A050. "Genteel Woman Seeks Employment" -- A look at governesses during the Victorian era
​A051. "Making Sense of the Message" -- A look at codes and ciphers in the Victorian period
A052. "The Playing Fields of Eton" -- A look at the public schools in Victorian England
​A053. "Two Years at College" -- A look at Sherlock Holmes' time at University
A054. "Sailor, Plumber or Priest -- Sherlock Holmes in Disguise" -- A look at the disguises used by Sherlock Holmes
​A055. "Not Your Type" -- A look at typesetting and typewriters in the Victorian period
​A056. "Care for a Cuppa" -- A look at warm drinks (coffee and tea) in the Victorian period
​A057. "Sherlock's Sound of Music" -- A look at music during the Victorian period
A058. "Shedding Some Light on the Subject" -- A look at gas lamps and lighting in the Victorian period
A059. "Expanding the Brain Attic" and memory
A060. "The Agony Columns in Victorian Newspapers" -- A look at personal ads in the Victorian period
A061. "The Travelers Guide to Victorian England" -- A look at the Bradshaw travel guide
A062. "The Many Agra Treasures" -- A look at Agra India during The Sign of Four

A063. "Cardboard's Adventure" -- A look at the development of cardboard during the Victorian period
A064. "His Master's Music (the gramophone) -- A look at the gramophone during the Victorian period
A065. "A Lion's Sting" -- A look at jellyfish at the center of the story "The Lion's Mane"
A066. "A Tale of 2 Watsons" -- A look at the development of telephones during the Victorian period
A067. "A Goal and 2 Tries - Rugby" -- "A look at the sport of rugby during the Victorian period
A068. "For Medicinal Purposes - The Use of Brandy" -- The use of brandy as a medicine in the Victorian era
A069. "A Tin of Diamonds - The Crown Jewels" -- A look at the crown jewels of the royal family of England
A070. "A Deadly Import - Yellow Fever" -- A look at the disease 'yellow fever' during the Victorian period
A071. "An Italian-American Import - The Carbonari" -- A look at organized crime during the Victorian period
A072. Taking it to the Bank -- British Banking" -- A look at the banking industry during the Victorian period
A073. "A Case of Sugar Sickness - Diabetes" -- A look at the illness diabetes during the Victorian period
A074. "Time on Your Hands - Pocket Watches" -- A look at pocket watches during the Victorian period
A075. "Keeper of the Pleas - The Coroner System" -- A look at coroners and their duties during the Victorian era
A076. "Where Did You Get that Dress" -- A look at Victorian fashion during the Victorian period
A077. "It's All in the Cards" -- A look at visiting and greeting cards during the Victorian period
A078. "The Intercontinental Reach of the Law" -- A look at the Pinkerton Detective Aency during the Victorian era
A079. "Tattoos - Got You Under My Skin" -- A look at tattoos during the Victorian period
A080. "Gossip - Did You Hear in Victorian London" -- A look at gossip and rumors during the Victorian period
A081. "Three Gilt Orbs - Pawnbrokers" -- A look at the pawnbroking business during the Victorian period
A082. "The Fine Art of Collecting" -- A look at the hobby of collecting items during the Victorian period
A083. "Lend Me Your Ear" -- A look at the identification of ears for criminal investigations during the Victorian era
A084. "Taking Stock" -- A look at the London Stock Market during the Victorian period
A085. "Yellow Paperback Reader" -- A look at cheap paper back books during the Victorian period
A086. "A Handy Helper" -- A look at handkerchiefs during the Victorian period
A087. "Making an Impression" -- A look at cast impressions for criminal investigations during the Victorian era
A088. "Holmes vs. Dupin" -- A look at the detective Dupin created by Edgar Allan Poe
A089. "It's a Gas, Gas, Gas" -- A look at gas lamps and heating during the Victorian period
A090. "Attempts on Queen Victoria's Life" -- A look at assassination attempts on Queen Victoria
A091. "That Voodoo You Do So Well" -- A look at the practice of voodooism during the Victorian period 
A092. "Take Your Breath Away" -- A look at curare as a poison during the Victorian period
A093. "Victorian Addictions" -- A look at the various addictions during the Victorian period
A094. "Life in Victorian England" -- A look at how various class of people lived during the Victorian period
A095. "Life in Victorian London" -- A look at life in the great Metropolitan area during the Victorian period
A096. "Victorian Society" -- A look at the society in Victorian England and how people lived in the various classes of society
A097. "Victorian Houses" -- A look at the types of houses and their interiors during the Victorian period
A098. "Victorian Clothing" -- A look at what Victorians wore during the Victorian period
A099. "Victorian Inventions" -- A look at what was created during the Victorian period
A100. "Victorian Railways" -- A look at the transportation system during the Victorian period by rail
A101. "Victorian Children" -- A look at children and their lifestyles during the Victorian period
A102. "Victorian Games and Toys" -- A look at the games and toys enjoyed by children 
during the Victorian period
A103. "Victorian Dresses and What Was on Beneath" -- A look at Victorian fashion and accessories
A104. "Victorian Schools" -- A look at public and private schools during the Victorian period
A105. "Victorian Christmas Traditions" -- A look the holiday season during the Victorian period
A106. "The Victorian Era" -- An overall look at the Victorian period in England
A107. "Life on a Victorian Farm" -- A look at life on a farm during the Victorian period
A108. "How to Decorate a Period Victorian House" -- What a Victorian house would have looked like
A109. "Poverty in Victorian Times" -- A look at the lower classes during the Victorian period
A110. "Victorian Fashion Accessories" -- A look at what men and women wore as accessories during the Victorian period
A111. "Men's Victorian Dress Code" -- A look at what gentlemen wore during the Victorian period
A112. "Victorian Fireplaces" -- A look at fireplaces and accessories during the Victorian period
A113. "The Birth of Victorian Christmas Cards" -- A look at holiday cards during the Victorian period
A114. "Victorian Bathrooms" -- A look at the restrooms during the Victorian period
A115. "Victorian Toys" -- A look at the toys that kept children busy during the Victorian period
A116. "Development of Victorian Costumes" -- A look at costumes worn during the Victorian period
A117. "Victorian Names" -- A look at what names were popular for boys and girls during the Victorian period
A118. "Famous Victorian Women" -- A look at women who made their mark during the Victorian period
A119. "Victorian Gardens" -- A look at the gardens, vegetation, and growing things during the Victorian period
A120. "Famous Laws in the Victorian Era" -- A look at statutes passed during the Victorian period
A121. "A Compass Points the Way" -- A look at Freemasons and their practices during the Victorian period
A122. "Woven into History" -- A look at tweed clothing during the Victorian period
A123. "A Not-So-Gentlemanly Games of Cards" -- A look at the card game Whist during the Victorian period
A124. "Mark of a Sinner or a Saint" -- A look at the disease leprosy during the Victorian period

A125. "Living on London's Mean Streets" -- A look at homelessness during the Victorian period
A126. "Holmes and His Set" -- A look at Holmes and his use of chemistry to help solve mysteries
A127. "The London Underground" -- A look at the underground railway during the Victorian period
A128. "What's on Your Head -- Victorian Hats" -- A look at headwear for men and women during the Victorian period
A129. "Adding it Up - Mathematics" -- A look at mathematics during the Victorian period
A130. "Written in the Stars" -- A look at astronomy during the Victorian period
A131. "Flushing Out the Truth" -- A look at plumbing during the Victorian period
A132. "The Legacy of 5 Orange Pips in the Decline of the KKK" -- A look at the KKK in England during the Victorian period
A133. "Making it Up" -- A look at costume makeup during the Victorian period
A134. "A Whale of a Tale" -- A look at whale hunting during the Victorian period
A135. "A Most Dangerous Policy" -- A look at life insurance during the Victorian period
A136. "A Scandalous Bohemian" -- A look at the Bohemian lifestyle during the Victorian period
A137. "Broadmoor Rather than the Scaffold" -- A look at criminal insanity during the Victorian period
A138. "Where did Sherlock Go to School?" -- A look at public schools during the Victorian period
A139. "A Case for Scotland Yard" -- A look at Scotland Yard and their efforts to solve crimes during the Victorian period
A140. "Secret Messages in the Canon" -- A look at codes and ciphers during the Victorian period
A141. "Master of Disguises" -- A look at the disguises used by Holmes and others
A142. "Victorian Beekeeping" -- A look at raising bees during the Victorian period
A143. "A World-Famous Address" -- A look at 221b Baker Street, London
A144. "If It's a Print, It Must Be True" -- A look at fingerprinting in criminal investigations during the Victorian period
A145. "Russia through the Eyes of Victorian England" -- A look at the British/Russian relationship during the Victorian period
A146. "Monkeying with Humanity" -- A look at the science of combining animal and human tissue or fluids during the Victorian period
A147. "Suicide or Murder" -- A look at investigations of deaths by murder or suicide
A148. "Crowns, Coronets, and Tiaras, Oh My" -- A look at the headwear of royal members during the Victorian period
A149. "Catching Spy Fever" -- A look at the use of spies during World War I in England
A150. "Breaking the Mold" -- A look at making and use of wax molds during the Victorian period
A151. "From the Land Down Under" -- A look at Australia and Australians during the Victorian period
A152. "Is it Real, or Is it Not" -- The art of counterfeiting during the Victorian period
A153. "Read All About It" -- A look at the numerous newspapers during the Victorian period
A154. "Behind Closed Doors" -- A look at domestic violence during the Victorian period
A155. "A Slippery Subject" -- A look at the creation and use of Vaseline during the Victorian period
A156. "Secrets for Sale" -- A look at the art of blackmailing during the Victorian period
A157. "The Clockwork Detective" -- A look at automata during the Victorian period
B001. A chronology of the various legislations passed during Queen Victoria's reign
​B002. A chronology of Queen Victoria's life
B003. A brief biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
​B004. Story Summaries (The Novels -- A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of Four, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Valley of Fear) 
B005. Story Summaries (The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes)
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B006. Story Summaries (The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes)
B007. Story Summaries (The Return of Sherlock Holmes)
B008. Story Summaries (His Last Bow)
B009. Story Summaries (The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes)
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