Bow Street Magistrates' Court and Police Station

Bow Street Magistrates' Court, established in 1740, is a historic site in Westminster, England, known for its significant role in the development of policing in London. The court and police station, which operated until 2006, were famous for housing the Bow Street Runners, the first professional police force. The current building, completed in 1881, features an eclectic architectural style and is now a grade II listed structure. Visitors can explore its transformation into a boutique hotel and the Bow Street Museum of Crime and Justice, which showcases its rich history, including notable cases and figures from the legal and criminal world.