Download or read book The Official Encyclopedia of Scotland Yard written by Martin Fido and published by Virgin Books Limited. This book was released on 1999 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over 170 years, Scotland Yard has been the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service. This encyclopedia reveals facts and stories from Scotland Yard's history. It also profiles the activities, techniques and structures of the modern Metropolitan Police.