Metropolitan Police headquarters moves to New Scotland Yard

Background. The original Metropolitan Police headquarters at 4 Whitehall Place had expanded into neighboring addresses by 1887, including stables and the Detective Branch. The name 'Scotland Yard' derived from the public entrance on Great Scotland Yard. By the 1880s, the force outgrew this site, prompting the decision to move to a new, larger headquarters on the Victoria Embankment.

Construction and Discovery. The new headquarters was designed by architect Richard Norman Shaw and located on the Victoria Embankment, overlooking the River Thames. During construction in 1888, workers discovered the dismembered torso of a female, known as the 'Whitehall Mystery', which remained unsolved. In 1890 the force moved into the newly completed building on the Victoria Embankment, which then became its headquarters.

Relocation to New Scotland Yard. In 1890, the Metropolitan Police moved from Great Scotland Yard to the newly completed building on the Victoria Embankment. The name 'New Scotland Yard' was adopted for this new headquarters. The move was driven by the need for more administrative staff and a bigger headquarters, as the force had grown significantly since its inception.