Why is Scotland Yard called Scotland Yard and what's the history of the headquarters?
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Scotland Yard is the name given to the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police. But what is the origins of the name?
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Secrets of Scotland Yard
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London: Scotland Yard. /Nnew Scotland Yard, The Building On The Victoria Embankment, London, England, Which Served
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Scotland Yard - Wikipedia
When did Scotland Yard become New Scotland Yard? - Quora
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How Scotland Yard Got Its Name.
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New York's Scotland Yard: Old NYPD Headquarters 240 Centre Street
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Scotland Yard - Wikipedia
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A Brief History of Scotland Yard, History
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Great Scotland Yard history, From a London base for Scottish kings to the Met Police's HQ
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Scotland Yard Information Room, Commissioner's Office, Hea…
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