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Prior to the construction of Scotland Yard, the land was owned by King [[Kenneth III of Scotland]], given to him by King [[Edgar the Peaceful]] of [[England]] in the 10th century. For nearly 600 years, it served as the residence for the [[Scotland|Scottish]] monarchy whenever they visited [[England]].<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Scotland Yard]]</ref> | Prior to the construction of Scotland Yard, the land was owned by King [[Kenneth III of Scotland]], given to him by King [[Edgar the Peaceful]] of [[England]] in the 10th century. For nearly 600 years, it served as the residence for the [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[monarchy]] whenever they visited [[England]].<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Scotland Yard]]</ref> | ||
When Scotland unified with England in 1707, the palace was demolished, with a series of government buildings and residences built in its place. Following the creation of the Metropolitan Police Service by Prime Minister [[Robert Peel]] in 1829, the area was selected as the organization's headquarters. The office's rear entrance stood on {{Wiki|Great Scotland Yard}}, leading the police force to become known around the world as "Scotland Yard".<ref name="Database" /> | When Scotland unified with England in 1707, the palace was demolished, with a series of government buildings and residences built in its place. Following the creation of the Metropolitan Police Service by Prime Minister [[Robert Peel]] in 1829, the area was selected as the organization's headquarters. The office's rear entrance stood on {{Wiki|Great Scotland Yard}}, leading the police force to become known around the world as "Scotland Yard".<ref name="Database" /> | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Locus]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Locus]]'' | ||
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{{Reflist}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Scotland Yard}} | {{Reflist}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Scotland Yard}} | ||
[[Category:Landmarks in London]] | [[Category:Landmarks in London]] | ||
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Scotland Yard is the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service, located in the Strand, London.
History
Prior to the construction of Scotland Yard, the land was owned by King Kenneth III of Scotland, given to him by King Edgar the Peaceful of England in the 10th century. For nearly 600 years, it served as the residence for the Scottish monarchy whenever they visited England.[1]
When Scotland unified with England in 1707, the palace was demolished, with a series of government buildings and residences built in its place. Following the creation of the Metropolitan Police Service by Prime Minister Robert Peel in 1829, the area was selected as the organization's headquarters. The office's rear entrance stood on Great Scotland Yard, leading the police force to become known around the world as "Scotland Yard".[1]
Gallery
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The Scotland Yard in 1872
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Locus
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)