Baker Street Irregulars (books)

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For the other versions of the organization, see Baker Street Irregulars (homonymy)

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" It is the unofficial force—the Baker Street irregulars.
— Sherlock Holmes about the Irregulars [1] 		"

The Baker Street Irregulars is a fictional group and major protagonists in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes book series. They first appeared in the first novel A Study in Scarlet published in 1887; in this story, Holmes described the group as a network of young street children he employed as informants. Their name, "Irregulars," stemmed from their unconventional and irregular lifestyles compared to the rest of society.

The Baker Street Irregulars are a group of homeless children and young adults who lived in the streets of London during the late 19th century. Sherlock Holmes often relied on their assistance to gather information, carry out reconnaissance, and perform various tasks that required their knowledge of the city and its inhabitants. The Baker Street Irregulars played a crucial role in Holmes' investigative work: their ability to navigate the city unnoticed and gather information from various sources made them invaluable assets to him. In return, Holmes would often provide them with food, shelter, and occasional financial support.

One of the most notable members of the Baker Street Irregulars is the character called Wiggins, known for his street smarts, intelligence, and loyalty to Holmes and who becomes his primary contact and leader of the group. Other named characters within the group include Spiggot, Titch, Pippin, and several others.

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References[edit]

  1. ↑ The Sign of the Four
Sherlock Holmes books
Books A Study in Scarlet • The Sign of the Four • The Hound of the Baskervilles • The Valley of Fear
Short-stories "A Scandal in Bohemia" • "The Red-Headed League" • "A Case of Identity" • "The Boscombe Valley Mystery" • "The Five Orange Pips" • "The Man with the Twisted Lip" • "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" • "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" • "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb" • "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor" • "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet" • "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" • "The Adventure of Silver Blaze" • "The Adventure of the Cardboard Box" • "The Adventure of the Yellow Face" • "The Adventure of the Stockbroker's Clerk" • "The Adventure of the Gloria Scott" • "The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual" • "The Adventure of the Reigate Squire" • "The Adventure of the Crooked Man" • "The Adventure of the Resident Patient" • "The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter" • "The Adventure of the Naval Treaty" • "The Adventure of the Final Problem" • "The Adventure of the Empty House" • "The Adventure of the Norwood Builder" • "The Adventure of the Dancing Men" • "The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist" • "The Adventure of the Priory School" • "The Adventure of Black Peter" • "The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton" • "The Adventure of the Six Napoleons" • "The Adventure of the Three Students" • "The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez" • "The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter" • "The Adventure of the Abbey Grange" • "The Adventure of the Second Stain" • "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge" • "The Adventure of the Red Circle" • "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans" • "The Adventure of the Dying Detective" • "The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax" • "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot" • "His Last Bow" • "The War Service of Sherlock Holmes" • "The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone" • "The Problem of Thor Bridge" • "The Adventure of the Creeping Man" • "The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire" • "The Adventure of the Three Garridebs" • "The Adventure of the Illustrious Client" • "The Adventure of the Three Gables" • "The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier" • "The Adventure of the Lion's Mane" • "The Adventure of the Retired Colourman" • "The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger" • "The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place"
Characters Sherlock Holmes • Dr. Watson • Mycroft Holmes • Professor Moriarty (sequel book) • Mary Morstan • Mrs. Hudson • DI Lestrade • Jefferson Hope • Stamford • Irene Adler • Sebastian Moran • Charles Augustus Milverton • Jonathan Small • Culverton Smith
Places 221B Baker Street • Diogenes Club • St Bartholomew's Hospital‏‎
Real people Sir Arthur Conan Doyle • Sidney Paget
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