L Aw Collection (page 3)

Telephone Switchboard
New Scotland Yard switchboard

Lawyers and Client
A gentleman goes to law and is assisted by two lawyers who empty his pockets and strip him of his possessions

Union Workhouse, Dursley, Gloucestershire
A distant view of the Dursley Union workhouse (left) from the road at Stinchcombe, Gloucestershire. The workhouse, designed by a Mr Fulljames, was erected in 1838-9

Union Workhouse, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire
The Newport Pagnell Union workhouse was erected in 1836 at the junction of London Road and North Crawley Road. It later became Renny Lodge Hospital

Police in the Snow
A group of Metropolitan Police Officers stand in a line in the snow

Police Motorcyclist
Metropolitan Police officer on his motorcyle

Jews Study Talmud
Jews studying the Talmud, a compilation of ancient Jewish law and tradition : probably in the Netherlands

Moses 10 Commandments
He breaks the Tables of the Law because during his absence the Israelites have gone whoring after strange gods

Twelve Tables of Rome drawn up
The Twelve Tables, Romes first legal code, are drawn up by a commission at the request of the plebeians

Union workhouse, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales
The Pontardawe Union workhouse was erected in 1870 on Brecon Road, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales. It later became the Danybryn Hostel

St Michaels Hospital, Aylsham, Norfolk. The building, designed by William J Donthorn, was erected in 1848-9 as the Aylsham Union Workhouse

Police Car Chase 1991
Police officers driving a police car during a car chase, on the radio and wearing seatbelts. Metropolitan Police on an emergency call

Police Inspection
Police Officers line up for inspection with their truncheons and notebooks Metropolitan Police

Police on Duty
Police officers talking to an Asian man in the street. Metropolitan Police

Pentonville Prison 1842
An exterior view of the prison. It was considered to be a model for all new prisons at the time

Construction of a wall. Illustration from a Latin compendium of Civil law (14th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting

Sierra Leone - Freetown - The Law courts Date: circa 1905

Poor Law Workers Union Badge
An enamel badge worn by members of the Poor Law Workers Union, a trade union established in 1918 and changing its name in 1922 to the Poor Law Officer? Union Date: circa 1919

The Old Court / Old Bailey
The Old Bailey: The Old Court. Date: circa 1900

General view of Exeter Prison, Devon
A general view of Exeter Prison in Devon. Railway lines in the foreground carry a variety of rolling stock including both goods wagons and passenger carriages

Infants playground, Lambeth Schools, West Norwood, London
Infants (girls and boys together) at play at the Lambeth Schools for workhouse children on Elder Road, West Norwood, South London. A young Charlie Chaplin was briefly a resident of the Schools in 1898

Smallpox and Vaccination Hospital, Highgate, London
The Highgate Smallpox and Vaccination Hospital, designed by Samuel Daukes, opened in 1850. In around 1896, after a new smallpox hospital opened at South Mimms

Kensington Infirmary, West London
The entrance to Kensington Infirmary on Wrights Lane (now Marloes Road) in West London. The infirmary, designed by Thomas W Aldwinckle, was built in 1893 by the poor law parish of St Mary Abbots

Training Ship Exmouth, dumb bell drill
Uniformed boys on the deck of the Training Ship Exmouth perform dumb bell drill. The Exmouth, moored off Grays in Essex, was used by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a naval training establishment

Union Workhouse, Birkenhead, Cheshire
Birkenhead Union workhouse viewed from Church Road, Higher Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire. A group of children stand in the foreground, with the workhouse infirmary behind them

No. 1 War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire
Rear view of the entrance to the No. 1 War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire - the First World War deployment of Reading Union Workhouse. Several uniformed soldiers can be seen, one on crutches

Parish Workhouse, Winchelsea, Sussex
Winchelseas parish workhouse was located in a building on the Strand dating from around 1500

Percy House Military Hospital, Isleworth, Middlesex
A view of Percy House School which served as a Military Hospital during the First World War. The school, for pauper children, was established by the Brentford Union in 1883 on Twickenham Road

Sir John George Shaw-Lefevre
Caricature portrait of Sir John George Shaw-Lefevre KCB (1797-1879). Shaw-Lefevre was a British barrister, Whig politician, and civil servant

Union Workhouse, Aylsham, Norfolk
The entrance driveway to Aylsham Union workhouse, Norfolk. The workhouse, designed by William J Donthorn, was erected in 1848-9 at Aylsham. It later became St Michaels Hospital

Policeman and Call Box
A police officer on the beat south of Pall Mall, central London, reports back to the station using a police call box

Lti 20-20 Speed Gun
Metropolitan police officer with LTI 20-20 speed gun checking the speed of cars in the traffic

March of the Israelites
The march of the Israelites, carrying the Ark of the Covenant containing the two tablets of the Law, regarded as the basis of the covenant between Yahweh and Israel

Training Ship Exmouth, full crew
Full group photo of the crew of the Training Ship Exmouth. The Exmouth, moored off Grays in Essex, was used by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a naval training establishment for pauper children

Police evidence bags for illegal drugs
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Cid Officers Sunday Best
C.I.D officers (who can be seen in disguise as dockers in the other picture in this set) sit proudly in their Sunday best, no longer sporting fake hands and eye-patches!

Courthouse, Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, Europe

Police Box in Use
A police constable using the telephone at a police box

Four Courts / Dublin 1840
Dublin: the Four (Law) Courts, seen from the river

Brixton Prison / Mayhew
Female convicts during the silent hour at Brixton Prison, London. All prisoners were required to sit quietly outside their cell

Police / Watchmen
A night watchman on his rounds. At the time, the night watchmen were the only public policing body in London

Dmitri Mendeleyev
DMITRI IVANOVICH MENDELEEV Russian chemist, noted for production of the periodic law, enabling him to predict hitherto undiscovered elements

Prison Hulks
Captured French sailors were housed here during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars

Pentonville Prison Cell
PENTONVILLE A cell in the prison, with a hammock for sleeping and a loom for day-work

Punch / Corn Law / Coventgdn
CORN LAWS Purifying Covent Garden Theatre

Law / Police / Britain
Duty and Pleasure A policeman on duty on a snowy night in a fashionable London square, while some of the residents set off for an evening of leisure

Due process of law. Illustration shows Justice, wearing a crown labeled Law and carrying a sword and scales, riding on the back of a snail

Southwark Military Hospital, Dulwich, South London
The entrance to Southwark Military Hospital which, during the First World War, was established in the St Saviours workhouse infirmary

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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.