Scotland Yard, past and present: Experiences of thirty-seven years

This book, originally published in 1893, was written by ex-chief inspector Timothy Cavanagh about his experiences as a police officer in the Metropolitan Police and working in places of entertainment in London (England) between 1855 and 1892. AMoreThis book, originally published in 1893, was written by ex-chief inspector Timothy Cavanagh about his experiences as a police officer in the Metropolitan Police and working in places of entertainment in London (England) between 1855 and 1892. A facinating insight into police duties and practices in those times. Also gives interesting insights into various personalities of those times (like Sir Richard Mayne, Adolphus Dolly Williamson, Jonathan Wicher and others). With a new forward by Peter Clark (author of Police and Constabulary of England and Wales (eighteenth century to 2013)).