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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.
What name is given to the police headquarters in London?
In Bow Street in the Covent Garden area of Central London. The policemen were known as Bow Street Runners because they had to run to a crime scene. There is still a police station in Bow Street today.
How do you get into Scotland yard?
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.
What country is closest to Scotland?
Scotland has a land border with just one other country, which is England. The Province of Northern Ireland is a short distance across the Irish sea. A little further away are the Republic of Ireland and Wales, further away still, to the north and north east are Iceland and Norway. To the east of Scotland lie the Benelux countries, and Denmark.
Is Quebec further north than London?
Yes, Quebec is further north than London. The city of Quebec City, for example, is located at a latitude of approximately 46.8° N, while London is situated at about 51.5° N. However, if we consider the entire province of Quebec, which extends much further north, it includes areas that are significantly closer to the Arctic Circle. Overall, while parts of Quebec are indeed further north than London, the southern regions of Quebec are still south of London.
What is the value of a UK pound note?
The British £1 note was withdrawn by the Bank of England in 1984 but it is still printed and issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland. The Scottish version is still legal tender in Scotland and in theory in the rest of the UK, however it is not widely accepted outside Scotland, the English version is still exchangeable for £1 in cash at the Bank of England in London and some larger UK banks. Though not part of the UK, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man still circulate a £1 note.
What is the name of the London ring road?
The original London ring roads were the north circular and south circular and they still exist. However, they have been superseded by the M 25 motorway.
Why is Scotland yard called Scotland yard?
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"......Not true.
Is Scotland still part of the united kingdom?
Yes - Scotland is still part of the UK - although they have their own parliament.
Does the Bank of Scotland still issue One Pound notes?
No. The Royal Bank of Scotland is the only bank in Scotland which still issues the £1 note, and this has been the case for many years. The Bank of Scotland and Royal Bank of Scotland are two separate banks.
Are smoking flights still allowed on any airlines"?
No, smoking on flights is banned on all airlines worldwide.
When was London Still created?
London Still was created in 2002-10.
