Like Holmes , Bell was noted for drawing large conclusions from the smallest observations .
Conan Doyle stated that the character of Holmes was inspired by Dr. Joseph Bell , for whom Doyle had worked as a clerk at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary .
Like Holmes , Dr. was noted for drawing large conclusions from the smallest observations .
Conan Doyle stated that the character of Holmes was inspired by Dr. Joseph Bell , for whom Doyle had worked as a clerk at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary .