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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"
I believe that the building of New Scotland Yard is not open to the public. The Metropolitan Police force who occupy New Scotland Yard do have a collection of crime-related ephemera but this is housed in another part of London.
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When was Scotland Yard created?
Scotland Yard was created in 1829.
Who was Mr Newcomen?
an inspector from Scotland Yard
When was Murder at Scotland Yard created?
Murder at Scotland Yard was created in 1953.
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.
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.
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!
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.
When was The Ace of Scotland Yard created?
The Ace of Scotland Yard was created on 1929-09-30.
What is the duration of Fantômas contre Scotland Yard?
The duration of Fantômas contre Scotland Yard is 1.6 hours.
How many pages does Lady Molly of Scotland Yard have?
Lady Molly of Scotland Yard has 344 pages.
