Faces in Court 1893-1918: Drawings of William Hartley from New Scotland Yard's Crime Museum -

TL;DR

This video provides a brief history of the Crime Museum at New Scotland Yard, from its origins in 1869 to its present-day location, and showcases some of the interesting exhibits found in the museum.

Transcript

so good afternoon ladies and gentlemen my name is Keith Skinner a part-time voluntary worker at the crime Museum New Scotland Yard and this is my good friend and colleague mr. Alan Moss who is a former chief superintendent of the Metropolitan Police we thought we'd give you a little potted history of the crime museum before we launch into the main ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🧔 The Crime Museum was born out of the central prisoners property store, which became a repository for crime-related exhibits.
• 📌 The museum's early locations were described as musty and dank, reflecting the eerie nature of its exhibits.
• ❓ The museum has exhibits related to famous criminals such as Dr. Crippen and the Great Train Robbers.
• 🙈 Fingerprint evidence played a crucial role in solving crimes, as seen in the Moat Farm murder case of 1903.
• 🎑 The Crime Museum has a collection of sketches by William Hartley, depicting scenes from famous court cases.

Questions & Answers

Q: When was the Crime Museum established and why?

The Crime Museum was established in 1869 after the prisoners Property Act authorized the police to retain items for instructional purposes related to burglary prevention and detection.

Q: Where was the first location of the Crime Museum?

The first location of the Crime Museum was in the cellar of a building in Whitehall Place, which was described as a musty and dank place.

Q: How did the museum obtain its exhibits?

The museum obtained its exhibits from various crime-related cases, including death masks, burglary tools, and items linked to famous criminals. These exhibits were used for instructional purposes for the police.

Q: Where is the current location of the Crime Museum?

The Crime Museum is currently located in Broadway, having moved there in 1967 from its previous location at New Scotland Yard.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The Crime Museum originated in 1869 with the creation of the prisoners Property Act, allowing the police to retain certain items for instructional purposes related to the prevention and detection of burglary.

• The museum's first location was in the cellar of a building in Whitehall Place, described as a musty and dank place.

• In 1890, the museum moved to the Norman Shaw building, formerly an opera house, and it is now located in Broadway.