Chancery Collection

Law Society Building in Chancery Lane, London
19th July 1950: Law Society Building in Chancery Lane, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Old Furnivals Inn, Holborn, from Wilkinsons London (engraving)
6026471 Old Furnivals Inn, Holborn, from Wilkinsons London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Furnivals Inn, Holborn, from Wilkinsons London)

Courtyard, Barnards Inn (engraving)
6026463 Courtyard, Barnards Inn (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Courtyard, Barnards Inn)

Standing on Platform of Chancery Lane Underground Station
Central Line Series. A Solicitor, a grieving widow, a barrister and an officer clerk standing on the platform at Chancery Lane Underground Station, London. Date: 1904

Lord Chancellor presiding in the court of chancery, Lincolns Inn Hall. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an
FLO4669320 Lord Chancellor presiding in the court of chancery, Lincolns Inn Hall. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd from London Interiors

Tudor houses on the corner of Chancery Lane, Fleet Street, 1789. External specimen of the Grotesque Bracketed Front and Projecting Stories of the reign of Edward VI. Demolished 1799

Chrichton Studios Advertisement
An advertisement page for the Chrichton Studios Ltd, London based commercial art company, comprising of 30 artists. Images include subjects of men's fashion, travel and still life

Penley Studio Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement page for the Penley Studio, a company of artists, photographers and catalogue producers. Images cover a range of topics including fashion and soft furnishings

W. G. Briggs & Co. Ltd Advertisement
A promotional page for W. G. Briggs & Co. Ltd, an advertising company, showing a cluster of portrait photographs of varying types

Interior of Temple Church (engraving)
6026522 Interior of Temple Church (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Temple Church)

The Laws Delay (engraving)
6026516 The Laws Delay (engraving) by Yeames, William Frederick (1835-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Laws Delay)

Masters House from the Inner Temple (engraving)
6026513 Masters House from the Inner Temple (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masters House from the Inner Temple)

Middle Temple Hall and Fountain Court (engraving)
6026509 Middle Temple Hall and Fountain Court (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Middle Temple Hall and Fountain Court)

Lincolns Inn Hall (engraving)
6026508 Lincolns Inn Hall (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lincolns Inn Hall)

The Library, Middle Temple (engraving)
6026505 The Library, Middle Temple (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Library, Middle Temple)

Old Doorway, Lamb Court (engraving)
6026499 Old Doorway, Lamb Court (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Doorway, Lamb Court)

Portion of Screen in Middle Temple Hall (engraving)
6026494 Portion of Screen in Middle Temple Hall (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portion of Screen in Middle Temple Hall)

Screen in the Old Hall (engraving)
6026488 Screen in the Old Hall (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Screen in the Old Hall)

Lincolns Inn from Carey Street (engraving)
6026479 Lincolns Inn from Carey Street (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lincolns Inn from Carey Street)

New Inn (engraving)
6026472 New Inn (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Inn. Illustration for The Inns of Court)

Corner in Cliffords Inn (engraving)
6026469 Corner in Cliffords Inn (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corner in Cliffords Inn)

A Peep from the Garden, Staple Inn (engraving)
6026466 A Peep from the Garden, Staple Inn (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Peep from the Garden, Staple Inn)

The Pugilistic Kangaroo, now performing at the Westminster Aquarium (engraving)
1047771 The Pugilistic Kangaroo, now performing at the Westminster Aquarium (engraving) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pugilistic Kangaroo)

The Late Sir James Lewis Knight Bruce, Lord Justice of Appeal in Chancery (engraving)
1103668 The Late Sir James Lewis Knight Bruce, Lord Justice of Appeal in Chancery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Sir James Lewis Knight Bruce)

Staple Inn Buildings, Chancery Lane, London Date: circa 1900

Cliffords Inn, a former Inn of Chancery in London, located between Fetter Lane, Cliffords Inn Passage, leading off Fleet Street and Chancery Lane in the City of London

Key to the View of London and the Lord Mayors Show from St Pauls (engraving)
1596246 Key to the View of London and the Lord Mayors Show from St Pauls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Grave monument to Coya Shawsware or Khwaja Shahsuwar
Muslim altar-style grave monument to Coya Shawsware, or Khwaja Shahsuwar (1582-1626), a merchant and secretary to Nogdi beg the Persian embassador, formerly in St Botolphs, Bishopsgate

Turret Stairway to Triforium (engraving)
6026501 Turret Stairway to Triforium (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turret Stairway to Triforium)

Corner in Hare Court (engraving)
6026495 Corner in Hare Court (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corner in Hare Court)

Gateway to Lincolns Inn (engraving)
6026481 Gateway to Lincolns Inn (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gateway to Lincolns Inn)

The Fountain in the Temple, from an Engraving by Fletcher, after Nichols, 1710 (engraving)
6026468 The Fountain in the Temple, from an Engraving by Fletcher, after Nichols, 1710 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fountain in the Temple)

One-legged sweeper at Chancery-Lane, London circa 1850s

Wards in Chancery (engraving)
1060265 Wards in Chancery (engraving) by Morgan, John (1823-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wards in Chancery. Illustration for The Graphic)

Inner Temple Library (engraving)
6026515 Inner Temple Library (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inner Temple Library)

Temple Chruch (engraving)
6026502 Temple Chruch (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple Chruch. Illustration for The Inns of Court)

A Bit from Essex Court (engraving)
6026491 A Bit from Essex Court (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bit from Essex Court)

Oriel Window in Hall (engraving)
6026486 Oriel Window in Hall (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oriel Window in Hall)

New Hall and Library, from New Square (engraving)
6026485 New Hall and Library, from New Square (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Hall and Library, from New Square)

Staple Inn from Southampton Buildings (engraving)
6026467 Staple Inn from Southampton Buildings (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staple Inn from Southampton Buildings)

The Bench, 1753-54 (oil on canvas backed onto panel)
FIT69658 The Bench, 1753-54 (oil on canvas backed onto panel) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 14.8x18.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Gateway to Middle Temple (engraving)
6026490 Gateway to Middle Temple (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gateway to Middle Temple)

Entrance Porch (engraving)
6026484 Entrance Porch (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance Porch)

Field Court (engraving)
6026474 Field Court (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field Court. Illustration for The Inns of Court)

Brick Court (engraving)
6026464 Brick Court (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brick Court. Illustration for The Inns of Court)

The Temple Church (engraving)
6026517 The Temple Church (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temple Church)

Staple Inn (engraving)
6026507 Staple Inn (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staple Inn. Illustration for The Inns of Court)

Middle Temple Gateway from the Strand (engraving)
6026503 Middle Temple Gateway from the Strand (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Middle Temple Gateway from the Strand)

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"Exploring the Historic Charm of Chancery: A Journey through London's Legal Heart" Immerse yourself in the rich history and legal legacy of Chancery, as you step into the Law Society Building in Chancery Lane, London. This iconic structure stands tall, embodying centuries of legal expertise and tradition. As you stand on the platform Lane Underground Station, you can almost feel the echoes of countless lawyers and barristers who have passed through these very halls. The station serves as a gateway to Lincolns Inn, one of England's oldest professional bodies for barristers. Take a stroll down memory lane with captivating advertisements from yesteryears like those from Chrichton Studios, Penley Studio, and W. G. Briggs & Co. Ltd. These vintage ads offer glimpses into bygone eras when artistry thrived within this legal hub. Delve deeper into literary history at Thavies Inn (Bleak House), where Charles Dickens drew inspiration for his renowned novel. Transport yourself to Victorian times as you envision characters navigating their way through intricate legal proceedings. Marvel at Tudor houses that grace the corners Lane – architectural gems that have stood witness to centuries' worth of stories unfolding within these historic walls. Picture a grand coronation procession passing through these very streets – an awe-inspiring sight that showcases both regal splendor and societal order intricately intertwined with law and justice. Engravings such as "Second Stage of Cruelty" (1751) remind us how society has evolved over time while highlighting our collective commitment towards compassion and fairness under the law. Step inside Temple Church – its interior adorned with timeless engravings – offering solace amidst bustling city life while serving as a testament to enduring faith throughout tumultuous periods in history. Yet even within this esteemed realm, we acknowledge "The Laws Delay, " depicted vividly in an engraving.