Don’t rub your eyes - you’re not seeing things... that really is Sherlock Holmes and Sergeant Pepper abseiling down the side of Madam Tussaud’s iconic dome. Well, kind of.

The famous sleuth and iconic Beatles band leader made their way down the famous planetarium on Friday morning (July 31) as part of a fundraiser organised by the Baker Street Quarter Partnership, a group which represents over 170 businesses in the Baker Street and Marylebone area as part of its Smarter Giveathon fundraising appeal.

Sergeant Pepper, aka Baker Street Quarter Partnership chairman chief executive Penny Alexander, makes her way down

The partnership’s chairman Simon Loomes and chief executive Penny Alexander dressed up as Sherlock and the sergeant respectively to raise money for the West London Day Centre, based in Marylebone, which provides health, housing and education services for rough sleepers in the Westminster area.

Sherlock Holmes, aka Baker Street Quarter Partnership chairman Simon Loomes, clambers down

West London Day Centre fundraiser Sarah Glyn said: “We rely on donations and local support to enable us to continue providing our services and the contribution by the Baker Street Quarter Partnership via the Smarter Giveathon campaign is very much appreciated.”

Mr Loomes said: “The charity has a very important role to play in our community and we’re delighted with the funds raised so far”.

The Madam Tussaud's dome being abseiled by Sherlock Holmes

The pair raised £1,500 with donations still coming.

To give, go to https://www.justgiving.com/BakerStreetQ.