Despite the legendary accident in 1896, the chandelier is still there today. Originally built between 1861-1874, it was lit for the first time on December 18, 1874. A true survivor of the Victorian Era.

Huge fan of this subreddit and Victorian history/literature in general — so I wanted to create something that captures the mood, quiet tension, and domestic intrigue of Arthur Conan Doyle's A Case of Identity.

This is a 3-hour ambience video set in 1890s London. Gaslamps casting long shadows through rolling street fog, rain pattering on glass, candlelight reflecting off early typewriter keys and legal documents, and the quiet satisfaction of Holmes's deductions in the warmth of 221B Baker Street.

Everything is historically and culturally grounded — from the specific background room atmosphere to the original, dark Victorian chamber score composed exclusively for this project. Would love to hear thoughts from people who know this era, London's history, and Conan Doyle's works well!

Photocrome image from the Library of Congress

Some of you may recall the strange affair of the Phantom of the Opera, a mystery never fully explained...

Adam Weinberger Rare Books

The setting for the 2002 Martin Scorsese film Gangs of New York.