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ENGLAND’S POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Scotland Yard got its name from the fact that it occupies the site of a place built for the reception of the Kings of Scotland when they visited London. The palace fell into ruin during Elizabeth’s reign. The correct title is New Scotland Yard.
The Queenslander, 1933
Edna and Clyde had not yet returned to Claridge’s. Rowland and Milton greeted the wax head of Pierrepont in what had become their custom and, bringing him in to the dining room to watch, they spread the torn pages of the visitor’s book across the polished table. The record revealed that Watts was an interesting hub of social connexions.
“Lord Harcourt,” Milton said putting his finger on the name. “Wasn’t Lady Pierrepont a Harcourt or something of the sort?”
“Ethel Bruce mentioned that the
