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Baker Street tube station
Baker Street - is one of the most famous and busiest streets in London . It is located in the northern district of Westminster. Baker - Street gained popularity thanks to the famous literary character Sherlock Holmes , whom Arthur Conan Doyle settled in his novel at this address.
History of Baker Street
This street was built in the XVIII century , William Baker , after which it got its name .
Baker Street in the XIX century
In the XIX century Baker - Street famous for the fact that it was built luxury houses whose residents belonged to the upper classes .
The house where he lived literary character Sherlock Holmes , built in 1815. The UK Government decided that the building would be a historic landmark of the second category . From 1860-1934 , he was a private property , which was a guest house. In 1990 the street was established museum, which set number plate 221B - a fictional address of the famous detective .
Baker - Street in 1835 opened the first museum Madame Tussaud's , which in 1864 moved to Marylebone - Road.
During World War II on this street were Special Operations , as well as sabotage and exploration service UK.
In 1863, the station was opened here , " Baker Street ", which is the first underground station in the world.
Baker Street in the XX century
From 1967 to 1968 the house was number 94 «Aplle Boutique» - the first company of the famous Apple.
For many years in this area is the largest office brand Britain " Marks and Spencer ." In 2004 it was moved to Paddington Beyzin .
In the XX century, it often lived well-known personalities , such as in the 60s lived on this street popular singer Dusty Springfield .
In 1971, this street was the world famous robbery. The bank "Lloyd" was stolen amount in 3000 pounds. Criminals rented building, located next to the bank , dug a tunnel and blew up the safe. This event in 2008 formed the basis for the film «The Bank Job».
Baker Street today
Currently, the area is mostly business and commercial real estate. Near the metro station " Baker Street " is a lost and found in transport and store , dedicated group "The Beatles ." Main attractions that attract tourists to this place - Madame Tussauds and the House - Sherlock Holmes Museum .
Attractions Baker Street
House - Sherlock Holmes Museum
House- Museum is located near the station "Baker - Street." It is in four-storey building , built in the Victorian style, in which the tablet is installed outside , indicating that from 1881 to 1904 in this place lived detective Sherlock Holmes . Rooms museum correspond exactly to the descriptions that are present in the works of the author. In the house you can see the violin Sherlock Holmes , his Turkish slipper tobacco revolver Watson and other exhibits . Museum guides accompany visitors in Victorian maid costume .
Opening hours: from 9.30 to 18.00 . Ticket price for adults , 6 pounds , and for children up to 16 years, the cost is 4 pounds .
The official address of the museum : 221b Baker Street, London, NW1 6XE, England.
Madame Tussauds
This attraction is the largest wax museum in the world. Currently , it has more than 1000 exhibits . Mannequins depict not only historical figures , they created images of famous musicians , actors and politicians. Figures look like living , most of them can move , and some of the exhibits - talk.
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