1 Bush Villas in Elm Grove, Southsea, England

Southsea is a seaside resort town near Portsmouth in England.  This is where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle established his independent practice of ophthalmology at 1 Bush Villas in Elm Grove.  Due to its slow start and limited clientele, Doyle was able to focus his attention on writing his short stories.  This practice played an important role in developing Doyle’s career as this is where he experienced many failures and successes.  Though his medical practice proved unsuccessful, the spare time Doyle was left with while waiti

London and Cambridge Macmillan and Co. 1862, 16 Bedford Street

London and Cambridge Macmillan and Co. 1862 was located at 16 Bedford Street, London. This was the publishing company that published Goblin Market and Other Poems by Christina Rossetti. Christina Rossetti’s, “Goblin Market” was influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood because her brother was a founding member and she would often pose for their art, as well as she would visit their exhibits and their meetings would be held at their family home.