The Methods of Sherlock Holmes

"You know my methods. Apply them!" [HOUN]

In 1893, a curious entry appeared in the Tit-Bits magazine: an examination paper on the methods of Sherlock Holmes. A cash prize was offered to the winner (whom we know).

The author of the quiz, though? That's been unknown for nearly a century and a half. Until Michael Meer came along and made an identification that earned him the Morley-Montgomery Award for 2024. It's just a Trifle.

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The Morley-Montgomery Award
Previous episodes mentioned:
- Episode 163: Victorian Vegetarians
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Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra

Publisher Info.: Washington, DC: United States Marine Band

The Methods of Sherlock Holmes

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"You know my methods. Apply them!" [HOUN]

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