Many police artefacts previously hidden from view are now on permanent public display at the Met's new heritage centre. Staff will rotate displays from the 15,000 items that make up the Metropolitan Police Historical Collection. These include uniforms, old maps of London, police equipment and a World War II display.

Opening: 10.00hrs to 16.00hrs weekdays
Entry: Free
Nearest Underground Station: West Brompton
Address: Empress State Building, Empress Approach, Lillie Road, London SW6 1TR
Telephone: 020 7161 (78) 1234
historicstore@met.police.uk
Turn left outside West Brompton Underground station and we are on the right about 200 metres away, opposite the Lilly hotel.