L Aw Collection (page 20)

Four young inmates, Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
Four young inmates (two boys and two girls) at the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. The boys are in band uniform and hold a trumpet or cornet

Proposed design for new Hastings Union workhouse
Proposed design by the architect P.H. Tree for a new union workhouse at Hastings, Sussex. The building actually erected was a rather scaled-down version of Trees design

Boys Playground, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
View of the Boys Playground at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. It is evidently playtime -- a few teachers supervise the large crowd of boys

Convicts delivering meals to prison cells
Uniformed warders supervise convicts delivering food cans and bread to the cells at an unnamed London prison

Kirkpatrick Fleming Poorhouse, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
View of the Kirkpatrick Fleming Combination poorhouse, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The image is caption " Rest for the Weary" -- the poorhouse mostly catered for the elderly and the bedridden

Group of girls at Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
A large group of girls at the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. They are sitting on a grassy bank wearing identical smock dresses, pinafores and straw hats

The Wrght Biplane, sold by Orville to Ruth Law
The Wright Biplane, sold by Orville to Ruth Law

Gardens of Earlham Hall, near Norwich, Norfolk
View of the gardens of Earlham Hall, near Norwich, Norfolk, showing steps, grass, flowers and shrubs, with the house in the background

Double page spread in a diary for 23-28 October
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 23-28 October. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

Policemen on horseback
Two policemen on horseback, with a crowd of people in London

Policemen on duty in London
Several policemen on duty, trying to control a large but friendly crowd of people on a London street

Military police group photo, Welsh Regiment
A group photo of military police belonging to the Welsh Regiment

Judges carriage, Castle Square, Haverfordwest, South Wales
A judges horse-drawn carriage outside the Castle Hotel in Castle Square, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. The townspeople stop in their tracks to see what will happen next

Training a police dog - catching a fleeing burglar. A police dog and handler lie in wait, ready to pounce on a burglar making his escape out of a ground floor window

Board of Guardians election leaflet, South Wales
A Board of Guardians election leaflet, urging the electorate to vote only for Jones and Morgan. Jabez Jones (the father of W E Jones) is pictured on the right

Boys playing football, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys playing football at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Gardening, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Inmates gardening at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Boys tending pigs, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys tending pigs at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

South front, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Part of the south front of the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Front entrance, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
A woman in nurses uniform at the front entrance of the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Infirmary ward, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Infirmary ward at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
General view of the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Engineers shop, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Scene in the engineers shop at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Boys assemble for drill, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys assembling for drill at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Boot workshop, NIPRCC, East Harling, Norfolk
Boot-making workshop at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Fitters shop, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Scene in the fitters workshop at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Carpenters yard, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys making beehives in the carpenters yard at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Chopping wood, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Inmates chopping wood at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Entrance, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Entrance to the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Crushing bones, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Inmates crushing bones at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Boys chop wood, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys chopping and sawing wood at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Trial in progress at the Old Bailey, London
A trial in progress at the Central Criminal Court, better known as the Old Bailey, in the City of London. The present building, officially opened in 1907

Exercise Yard, Holloway Prison, North London
Male prisoners taking a turn around the exercise yard at Holloway Prison in north London. Their perambulations were apparently something of a spectator sport

Old Prison, Bodmin, Cornwall
A view of the Old Prison at Bodmin, Cornwall. The prison dates from 1779

Men exercising, Wandsworth Prison, south west London
Inmates in the exercise yard at Wandsworth Prison, south west London

Oxford Prison, Oxfordshire
Inmates in the exercise yard at Oxford prison with St Georges Tower looming behind. The prison was originally established in around 1166 as a county gaol and located within the towns Norman castle

Lydford Castle, Devon
A view of Lydford Castle, Devon. In medieval times, the castle was home to the stannary courts which ruled over matters relating to tin mining. Part of the building was used as a prison

Cookery lesson, Askham Grange Prison, North Yorkshire
Inmates at Askham Grange female training prison in North Yorkshire take part in a cookery lesson. The instructor has written a recipe for scones on the blackboard. Date: circa 1945

Durham Gaol, Elvet, County Durham
A view of Durham Gaol at Elvet, County Durham. A horse and wagon and some of the prison staff are in front of the building. The building was erected in 1810

Bakery, Wormwood Scrubs Prison, West London
Scene in the bakery at Wormwood Scrubs Prison, West London. Prisoners are making bread under the supervision of the prison cook who wears a chefs overalls and hat

Soldiers at Euston Station during 1912 railway strike
A posse of uniformed soldiers with rifles lie down for a rest on the cobbled courtyard outside Euston Station, Central London, during a railway strike in 1912

Fitters Shop, Portland Prison, Dorset
The fitters workshop at Portland Prison, Dorset. The prison opened in 1848 as a public works prison for convicts who were employed in quarries in the area

Old Prison, Southampton, Hampshire
A view of the old town prison at Southampton, Hampshire

Chain room, Wormwood Scrubs Prison, West London
The chain room at Wormwood Scrubs Prison in West London. The walls are lined with chains and handcuffs. A prison inmate is at work

Interior of kitchen, Strangeways Prison, Manchester
The interior of a prison kitchen, believed to be at Strangeways Prison, Manchester. The room is filled with assorted boilers, coppers, ovens and cooking hobs. Much of the cooking was done using steam

Cell contents, Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire
The interior and meagre contents of a cell at Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire. The inmate sleeps on a plank bed covered by a thin mattress

Inmate at cell window, Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire
An inmate of Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire, stands on a stool to catch a glimpse of the outside world through the high window of his cell

Prison visit, Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire
An inmate at Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire, receives a visitor. The meeting takes place through a metal grille and is observed by a prison officer

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From the historic halls of Middle Temple to the bustling streets of London, 'l aw' encompasses a world of justice and order. Barristers are called to Bar at the prestigious Middle Temple Hall, their dedication shining through in every case they handle. In County Durham, Shotley Bridge General Hospital stands as a symbol of compassion and care within the realm of law enforcement. Even amidst snow-covered streets, a Police Public Call Box remains an iconic sight in London, reminding us that law enforcement is always ready to serve and protect. A stoic police officer patrols these very streets, ensuring safety for all. Step back in time to 1828 with a glimpse into a courtroom scene - where justice was sought and verdicts were delivered. Cid Officers take on yet another role as dockers, showcasing their versatility within the field. The Scales of Justice loom above the Old Bailey Law Courts in Inns of Court, London - an enduring symbol representing fairness and impartiality. H. M Prison in Peterhead serves as a reminder that even those who break the law must face consequences. A barrister swings into action with eloquence and expertise inside courtrooms across England. Meanwhile, echoes from Amsterdam's Night Watch remind us that maintaining order is not limited by borders or boundaries. Inscribed upon Carta Magna (1212), England's ancient manuscript holds principles that still guide our legal system today. And let us not forget the brave suffragette practicing Ju-Jitsu - fighting for equality within society while navigating through legal challenges. 'L aw' weaves together tales from various corners: history collides with modernity; duty intertwines with passion; rights meet responsibilities, and is an intricate tapestry that binds societies together under one common goal – justice.