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Trial of the Tichborne Claimant, Witnesses for the Defence (engraving)
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Trial of the Tichborne Claimant, Witnesses for the Defence (engraving)
1620902 Trial of the Tichborne Claimant, Witnesses for the Defence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of the Tichborne Claimant, Witnesses for the Defence. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 August 1873.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23557994
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Administering Barge Courts Dealer Defence Fraud Glazier Identity Oath Owner Plumber Reporters Shoemaker Tichborne Claimant Trial Trials Usher Wapping Witnesses Lighterman Sailmaker
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the Trial of the Tichborne Claimant. The engraving, created by an English School artist in the 19th century, showcases Witnesses for the Defence during this infamous trial. The scene is set within a bustling courtroom, where individuals from various walks of life have gathered to testify and shed light on the truth. Among them are witnesses such as a sailmaker, glazier, reporters, lighterman, fishmonger, shoemaker, plumber and many others who play key roles in unraveling this complex case. As we delve into this visual narrative, we witness the intense atmosphere that surrounds these proceedings. The jurors attentively listen while lawyers present their arguments and witnesses provide their testimonies under oath. The engraving also offers glimpses into London's vibrant street life with boats and tugboats transporting goods along Wapping Wharf. It beautifully blends elements of daily life with those of high-stakes legal drama. At its core lies a tale of identity and deception - the Tichborne Claimant fraud case that captivated Victorian England. This image serves as a reminder of how trials can shape public opinion and reveal hidden truths. Preserved within private collections today but originally published in The Illustrated London News on August 30th, 1873; this engraving continues to be an invaluable historical artifact that transports us back to one of Britain's most sensational trials ever conducted.
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