Baker Street Irregulars

Holmes apart from using his extraordinary deductive reasoning, also employed a small group of street lads known as ‘The Baker Street Irregulars’ to get to vital clues. The Baker Street Irregulars feature in many of the stories, and Holmes realized their effectiveness as they instigated least of suspicion.

They were first featuerd in the novel ‘A Study In Scarlet’. The leader of this group was called ‘Wiggins’ and Holmes paid them a shilling a day including any expenses. Holmes also rewarded them with a guinea, worth one pound and one shilling, for vital information on an important case.

Baker Street Irregulars, The Organization

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FDR, Former US Presidet and a member of 'The Baker Street Irregulars'

There is also a worldwide organization named ‘The Baker Street Irregulars’ founded in 1934 by Christopher Morley for Holmes’ enthusiasts and fans. This organization has members from all around the world who love and admire the great fictional character of Sherlock Holmes.

Prominent members include Rex Stout, Banesh Hoffman, Issac Asimov and former United States presidents Frankiln Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman. The present leader of this organization is Michael Whelan. The members gather in New York every year in January for a dinner and to discuss organizational matters.