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Scotland Yard is a place in London, England. The name dates from a time (before 1707) when Scotland and England were still separate countries each with their own king, court and government. As a result the Scottish kings kept their own embassy in London, just as they did in any other foreign country, with their own ambassadors and representatives. The English king granted them an area for their embassy. This area which they inhabited in London was known as "Scotland Yard".
In Victorian times the building which was erected on the same spot was known as Scotland Yard and it was occupied by the police force. Soon the name "Scotland Yard" became synonymous with the Metropolitan Police force.
Nowadays a new office has been erected on the same place, again occupied by the police, but known as "New Scotland Yard"......Not true.
Scotland Yard is a place in London, England. The name dates from a time (before 1707) when Scotland and England were still separate countries each with their own king, court and government. As a result the Scottish kings kept their own embassy in London, just as they did in any other foreign country, with their own ambassadors and representatives. The English king granted them an area for their embassy. This area which they inhabited in London was known as "Scotland Yard".
In Victorian times the building which was erected on the same spot was known as Scotland Yard and it was occupied by the police force. Soon the name "Scotland Yard" became synonymous with the Metropolitan Police force.
Nowadays a new office has been erected on the same place, again occupied by the police, but known as "New Scotland Yard"
It isn't. The Headquarters of the Metropolitan Police is called Scotland Yard because their original office was in a street in London called Scotland Yard. Eventually they outgrew their original office and moved into new premises a few hundred yards away which they named New Scotland Yard to differentiate the new office from the old one. About 30 years ago, they outgrew New Scotland Yard and moved to a new modern purpose built building not far away. 'Scotland Yard' is now a generic term referring to the headquarters of London's police service, although it hasn't been situated in 'Scotland Yard' for about 100 years. The 'new' in the name is no longer used.
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How did Scotland Yard came to be today?
Scotland Yard, the headquarters of the London police, is so called because it used to be in a street called Scotland Yard.
Where is the old Scotland Yard?
The original Scotland Yard was an area near Westminster Palace occupied by the Scottish Ambassador to the English court. Later an office block was built on the same spot and took the name Scotland Yard. When it was demolished and a new office block was erected on the same spot it was called New Scotland Yard. So the old Scotland Yard is beneath the foundations of New Scotland Yard!
Why is Scotland yard not in Scotland?
The headquarters of the Metropolitan Police is so called because they were originally located in a street called Scotland Yard in London. The street is still there, but the police have moved to bigger premises in the Victoria area. Scotland Yard was originally where the Scottish Ambassador lived in London before the political union of England and Scotland.
What are the headquarters of the police force called in London?
Scotland Yard
When was Scotland Yard created?
Scotland Yard was created in 1829.
Who was Mr Newcomen?
an inspector from Scotland Yard
What would you find in the Scotland yard?
The answer will either be a garbage dump, tombs of famous people, criminal investigation or prizewinning roses. There's also a park in Edinburgh called Scotland Street Yard, where there's a play park?
When was Murder at Scotland Yard created?
Murder at Scotland Yard was created in 1953.
Is Scotland yard a monopoly?
Not sure what you mean. Scotland Yard is the name of a street in London. The Headquarters of the Metropolitan Police are known as New Scotland Yard (although they're not located there) but the majority of people just call it Scotland Yard.
What is the duration of The Ace of Scotland Yard?
The duration of The Ace of Scotland Yard is 3.58 hours.
When was Lady Molly of Scotland Yard created?
Lady Molly of Scotland Yard was created in 1910.
When was Colonel March of Scotland Yard created?
Colonel March of Scotland Yard was created in 1955.
