Step into the sitting room at 221B Baker Street with us again and look around, as we take in the sights, smells and sounds within that most famous of addresses.
This time, we investigate the physical elements that accompany alcoholic drinks within the walls of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson's abode. Namely: the gasogene and tantalus. We explore the origins of those phrases and discuss them in detail.
Links / Notes
This episode: ihose.co/trifles63
Tantalus (spirit case)
Tantalus (Greek god)
I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere Episode 132: Unquiet Spirits (Bonnie MacBird)
Music credits
Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra
Publisher Info.: Washington, DC: United States Marine Band
Copyright: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
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