Cannon Row Police Station

Cannon Row Police Station

Cannon Row Police Station was one of the Metropolitan Police's more famous central London police stations and formed part of the famous New Scotland Yard building designed by Norman Shaw. The code for the station was "AD" (Police phonetic code "Alpha Delta").

The station was responsible for policing Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, The Palace of Westminster (Parliament), No 10 Downing Street, Clarence House, St. James' Palace and was responsible for all major events and demonstrations that took place in Central London.

For an intriguing insight into the everyday workings and happenings of Cannon Row Police Station over the years as told by officers who served there click on http://www.alphadeltaplus.20m.com The site is actually designed and hosted by a retired Cannon Row officer. Amongst its numerous pages you will find personal memories, anecdotes, stories, historical notes and most important of all a huge collection of officers personal photographs.


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