Great Scotland Yard, Historic street in Westminster, England
Great Scotland Yard is a street in Westminster that runs between Northumberland Avenue and Whitehall. It passes through the government district and contains multiple official buildings along with the Great Scotland Yard Hotel.
The street took its name in the 16th century when Scottish diplomats visiting Whitehall Palace stayed there. The Metropolitan Police established their first headquarters on this street in 1829, marking a turning point for British law enforcement.
The Metropolitan Police established their first headquarters on this street in 1829, making it a symbol of British law enforcement.
The street is centrally located with good connections to public transport and easy pedestrian access. Its proximity to other government buildings and the hotel makes it accessible for walking through the district.
Workers discovered an unidentified dismembered torso in 1888 during construction, sparking the unsolved Whitehall Mystery case. This gruesome finding quickly became a local legend and remains one of London's most puzzling crime stories.
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