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Baker Street

What is baker street?

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Key facts

Type street[1]
Location central London[1]
District Marylebone[4]
Borough City of Westminster[4]
Named after William Baker[3]
Fictional address 221B Baker Street[2]

Baker Street is a street in central London, best known as the fictional home of Sherlock Holmes at 221B Baker Street.

Context

Baker Street is a street in central London, in the City of Westminster and Marylebone. It is best known for its connection to the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, whose address was given as 221B Baker Street [2]. The street is named after William Baker, described as a builder [3]. Some sources describe Baker Street as originally high-class residential and now mainly commercial premises [4].

Documented claims

  • Baker Street is named after William Baker, described as a builder. [3]
  • Baker Street is the fictional home of Sherlock Holmes in the stories. [2]

Questions and answers

Why is Baker Street so famous?

Baker Street is famous as the fictional home of Sherlock Holmes at 221B Baker Street [2].

What is Baker Street famous for?

It is famous for its connection to Sherlock Holmes, whose address was 221B Baker Street [2].

Sources

  1. Baker Street - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ... — oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. бейкер-стрит — sanstv.ru (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Baker-street Definition — yourdictionary.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. The Meaning Behind "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafferty and ... — americansongwriter.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Places