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You're on the road to solving our mystery - but maybe you're more of an Inspector Lestrade than a Sherlock Holmes... We've broken our helpful hints into three tiers: Hint 1s give a helpful nudge, Hint 2s go into greater detail, and Hint 3s give you the answers. So scroll on to read our cheat sheet, but don't scroll too far if you don't want to give the game away!
Clue Locations
The Sherlock Holmes MuseumĀ Ā
What 3 words - daring.habit.potatoĀ Ā
Link for Google Maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/EKFTpArdTSdBpr4F6Ā Ā
Link for Apple Maps - https://maps.apple/p/pVQYLM-6Mgsn.MĀ Ā
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Holmes HotelĀ Ā
What 3 words - friday.scarf.strikeĀ Ā
Link for Google Maps -Ā https://maps.app.goo.gl/9QKyhDC6TvAKBGXU8Ā
Link for Apple Maps - https://maps.apple/p/xIj2zGnvoZ2tdkĀ
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Spanish PlaceĀ Ā
What 3 words - lied.quick.vowsĀ Ā
Link for Google Maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/rm7PiNrkUhj9ugmk7Ā Ā
Link for Apple Maps - https://maps.apple/p/b8Z40wdM4K2W5LĀ
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Marble ArchĀ Ā
What 3 words - sits.chose.pitchĀ
Link for Google Maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/MhDXoNF9BCyLQXSn8Ā Ā
Link for Apple Maps - https://maps.apple/p/Bmo3FwBVTN9LDeĀ Ā
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Stradivarius, Oxford StreetĀ
What 3 words - supporter.appeal.filedĀ Ā
Link for Google maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/67euZdkJhXv1WCbg7Ā Ā
Link for Apple Maps - https://maps.apple/p/uVmHPSuY3L5-SNĀ Ā
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Saville RowĀ
What 3 words - trim.inch.bindĀ Ā
Link for Google Maps -Ā https://maps.app.goo.gl/1xANMgiG5hYqqu92AĀ Ā
Link for Apple Maps - https://maps.apple/p/Tq3meVvnrF7FTBĀ
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Trafalgar SquareĀ Ā
What 3 words - onions.riches.turkeyĀ Ā
Link for Google Maps -Ā https://maps.app.goo.gl/EiJSB3GRCBv3douA8Ā Ā
Link for Apple Maps -Ā https://maps.apple/p/~6.FKLTFff4EbMĀ Ā
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CJubilee GardenĀ Ā
What 3 words - vote.clear.fenceĀ Ā
Link for Google Maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/NLtDDpL3nH2vt5ce9Ā
Link for Apple Maps - https://maps.apple/p/W-wQCCbjCTumwZĀ Ā
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Draughts WaterlooĀ Ā
What 3 words - varieties.affair.twinsĀ Ā
Link for Google Maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/kWBiur16hkBURdpCAĀ Ā
Link for Apple Maps - https://maps.apple/p/.zdaN3uZuw.RVrĀ Ā
Hint 1
These gentle prompts will set you on the right investigative path without revealing too much.
- The Sherlock Holmes Museum, Often a breeze can be felt under doors and windows ā maybe thereās another word for this?Ā
- Holmes Hotel, a closer inspection of the mural may reveal hidden messages.
- Spanish Place, look for a church.
- Marble Arch, look for the foundation.Ā
- Stradivarius on Oxford Street, Head to the board game section of John Lewis and look for the 221b Baker Street Game.
- Saville Row, look to the shop names.
- Trafalgar Square, King George awaits your discovery.
- Jubilee Garden, look for the metal sculpture split in two.
- Draughts Waterloo, align the discs so the question marks match perfectly.
Hint 2
For those requiring more substantial guidance, these hints provide clearer direction while still preserving the satisfaction of personal discovery.
- The Sherlock Holmes Museum, Often beer and cider that is ordered in pints, from a tap.Ā Ā
- Holmes Hotel, Look for the mural and try to spot the missing letters
- Spanish Place, Look for the name of the churchĀ
- Marble Arch, H20
- Stradivarius on Oxford Street, Look at the back of the box, and look for the name Jay near the bottom.
- Saville Row, Find the gold letteringĀ Ā
- Trafalgar Square,It's King George the 4th but in roman numeralsĀ
- Jubilee Garden, Find the name on the plaqueĀ
- Draughts Waterloo, align the discs so the question marks match perfectly.
Hint 3
For those moments when time is of the essence or frustration has reached its peak, these direct answers provide immediate resolution.
- The Sherlock Holmes Museum, Draughts
- Holmes Hotel, The Final Problem, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Noble Bachelor Answer : LINĀ Ā
- Spanish Place, The names if the Church
- Marble Arch, WaterĀ
- Stradivarius on Oxford Street, Moriarty ā Yes the original inventor of the game does share the name with the infamous character!
- Saville Row, Henry Poole & Co Answer ā LooĀ
- Trafalgar Square, King George IV but switch the letter to get VIĀ
- Jubilee Garden, Jubilee Oracle - Answer OĀ
- Draughts Waterloo, Descendant
