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It is named from the street where it was originally sited.

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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!


When was Scotland Yard created?

Scotland Yard was created in 1829.


Who was Mr Newcomen?

an inspector from 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.


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.


How was the yard created?

the Scotland yard was created by the London police because their old building burned to the ground. they needed a new immediately and temporarily set up at the yard. They grew to like it and decided to set up a permanent headquarters there. they named the yard after a bum who came in and said "oh my, I'm in Scotland. How in the world did i get here!"


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.