Carfax Collection

Sherlock Holmes / Strand
THE DISAPPEARANCE OF LADY FRANCES CARFAX Title page of the Strand Magazine

Carfax, Oxford, 1880 (b / w photo)
3627520 Carfax, Oxford, 1880 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carfax, Oxford, 1880)

Bird s-Eye View of Oxford, 1894 (engraving)
1048341 Bird s-Eye View of Oxford, 1894 (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of Oxford, 1894)

University and All Souls Colleges, and Churches of St Mary, All Saints, and Carfax, High Street, Oxford (engraving)
3654217 University and All Souls Colleges, and Churches of St Mary, All Saints, and Carfax, High Street, Oxford (engraving) by English School

Boffins Oxford Restaurant (b / w photo)
3651378 Boffins Oxford Restaurant (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boffins Oxford Restaurant)

Fonts at Oxford (engraving)
3631450 Fonts at Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fonts at Oxford. Illustration for Oxford Men and their Colleges by Joseph Foster (James Parker)

Coopers Luncheon, Tea and Coffee Rooms (b / w photo)
3651377 Coopers Luncheon, Tea and Coffee Rooms (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coopers Luncheon, Tea and Coffee Rooms)

Cannock Chase WS11 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cannock Chase WS11 0

Horsham RH12 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Horsham RH12 1

The Carfax, Oxford, considered to be the centre of the city, with Christchurch in the distance. Date: 1890s

OXFORD - 1922
Carfax Tower and Boffins Bakery, High Street, Oxford

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Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson found themselves immersed in the mysterious case of Carfax, a small town nestled in Oxfordshire's heart. With their magnifying glass and keen detective skills, they delved into the secrets hidden within its cobblestone streets. As they strolled along Strand, a bustling thoroughfare, they stumbled upon an old photograph from 1880. It depicted Carfax's quaint charm with its black-and-white allure. The Bird's-Eye View engraving from 1894 showcased the grandeur of Oxford University and All Souls Colleges, surrounded by St Mary and All Saints Churches. Their investigation led them to Boffins Oxford Restaurant, where scholars gathered to discuss intellectual pursuits over steaming cups of tea. Coopers Luncheon, Tea and Coffee Rooms also caught their attention; perhaps it held clues or conversations that could shed light on their enigma. Maps of Cannock Chase WS11 0 and Horsham RH12 1 hinted at possible connections between Carfax and these distant locations. Could there be a link waiting to be unraveled? The High Street facades of Oxford beckoned them closer as they examined each building meticulously for any signs pointing towards answers. A page from the Army and Navy Stores Catalogue dated back to 1939-40 provided further insight into life during those times. Finally, standing at The Carfax square itself - a central hub where roads converged - Holmes felt he was close to unraveling this intricate puzzle. He absorbed every detail around him: the historic architecture blending seamlessly with modernity. With his mind racing like never before, Sherlock Holmes knew that solving the mystery surrounding Carfax would require all his deductive powers combined with Watson's unwavering support. Little did they know what awaited them beyond this captivating facade. .