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Trial of the City of Glasgow Bank Directors at Edinburgh (engraving)
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Trial of the City of Glasgow Bank Directors at Edinburgh (engraving)
1058706 Trial of the City of Glasgow Bank Directors at Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of the City of Glasgow Bank Directors at Edinburgh. Illustration for The Graphic, 1 February 1879.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23563962
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Banking Courts Edinburgh Finance Swearing Trial Trials Witness
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This engraving, titled "Trial of the City of Glasgow Bank Directors at Edinburgh" takes us back to a significant moment in Scottish history. The image captures the intensity and gravity of a courtroom scene during the trial of the bank directors involved in one of Scotland's most infamous financial scandals. The composition is filled with tension as we witness Lord Justice Clerk presiding over the trial, surrounded by other prominent figures from the legal world. The accused directors stand before them, their faces etched with anxiety and anticipation. A key witness takes center stage, his testimony crucial in unraveling this complex web of deceit that shook the city's banking industry to its core. The artist skillfully portrays not only the individuals involved but also conveys a sense of grandeur through architectural details that frame this historic event. From ornate pillars to high ceilings adorned with intricate designs, every element adds to the solemnity and seriousness surrounding this court proceeding. As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back to 19th-century Scotland when finance was on trial. It serves as a reminder that even those entrusted with managing people's money can succumb to greed and corruption. This engraving invites us to reflect on our own society's relationship with money and power while commemorating an important chapter in Scottish legal history.
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