In 1762, George III acquired Buckingham House and it was enlarged over the next 75 years. During the 18th century, London was dogged by crime, and the Bow Street Runners were established in 1750 as a professional police force. In total, more than 200 offences were punishable by death, including petty theft. Most children born in the city died before reaching their third birthday. The coffeehouse became a popular place to debate ideas, with growing literacy and the development of the printing press making news widely available; and Fleet Street became the centre of the British press. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was King George II's royal residence beginning in 1762? ANS1 Buckingham House QSN2 What was the name of the police force established in London in 1750? ANS2 the Bow Street Runners QSN3 On average, when did children born in the City of London die?  ANS3 before reaching their third birthday QSN4 How many crimes in 18th century London could result in the death penalty? ANS4 more than 200 QSN5 What was the London hub of the British press? ANS5 Fleet Street