History of the Metropolitan Police
Timeline
A comprehensive history of the Metropolitan Police from 1829 to the present. In these pages you will find descriptions of famous and lesser known events throughout the history of The Met.
Met Collection
Would you like to learn more about the history of the Met? Then you are on the right site. There are all sorts of areas we can help with including answers to genealogical enquiries.
History of policing
A comprehensive history of the Metropolitan Police from 1829 to the present. In these pages you will find descriptions of famous and lesser known events throughout the history of The Met.
Genealogy
Many records from the past have been retained by the Metropolitan Police and most ex officers can be traced. These records are now searchable and available to the public. There is a small fee for this serivce.
Gallery
A collection of images throughout the history of the Metropolitan Police.
Book of Remembrance
As a tribute to officers who died before the Roll of Honour started in 1920, and in recognition of other officers who have died in the course of their duties but whose names have not been formally recorded.
Jack the ripper
Jack the Ripper has become the most infamous cases in Metropolitan Police history. Yet, the amazing fact is that his identity remains unproven today.