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From ancient rights to modern marvels, the legal world is full of fascinating stories and innovations

Background imageLegal Collection: Sanhedrin convened by Napoleon 1807 (engraving)

Sanhedrin convened by Napoleon 1807 (engraving)
3789989 Sanhedrin convened by Napoleon 1807 (engraving); (add.info.: Grand Sanhedrin convened by Napoleon 1807. (Assembly of Jewish notables summoned in April 1806 by Emperor Napoleon to consider a)

Background imageLegal Collection: One Robs on the Side of the Law, December 1898. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen

One Robs on the Side of the Law, December 1898. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
One Robs on the Side of the Law, December 1898

Background imageLegal Collection: The Judgement of Zaleucus, 1605 / 10. Creator: Otto Van Veen

The Judgement of Zaleucus, 1605 / 10. Creator: Otto Van Veen
The Judgement of Zaleucus, 1605/10

Background imageLegal Collection: Lincolns Inn Gate, Chancery Lane, London

Lincolns Inn Gate, Chancery Lane, London
6340498 Lincolns Inn Gate, Chancery Lane, London by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Lincolns Inn Gate, Chancery Lane, London)

Background imageLegal Collection: Staples Inn, Holborn

Staples Inn, Holborn
6340470 Staples Inn, Holborn by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Staples Inn, Holborn. Tudor building originally attached to Grays Inn, one of four Inns of Court)

Background imageLegal Collection: Francois Hotman, on his deathbed, 1524-1590

Francois Hotman, on his deathbed, 1524-1590
6039919 Francois Hotman, on his deathbed, 1524-1590. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Hotman, on his deathbed, 1524-1590. French Protestant lawyer and writer)

Background imageLegal Collection: Matthew Wesenbeck, 1531-1586, Belgian jurist

Matthew Wesenbeck, 1531-1586, Belgian jurist
6039905 Matthew Wesenbeck, 1531-1586, Belgian jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Wesenbeck, 1531-1586, Belgian jurist and student of Gabriel Mudaeus)

Background imageLegal Collection: John of Imola, 1370-1436, Italian jurist

John of Imola, 1370-1436, Italian jurist
6039896 John of Imola, 1370-1436, Italian jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giovanni Nicoletti, John of Imola, Johannes de Imola, 1370-1436, Italian jurist)

Background imageLegal Collection: Jason de Mayno, 1435-1519, Italian jurist

Jason de Mayno, 1435-1519, Italian jurist
6039895 Jason de Mayno, 1435-1519, Italian jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jason de Mayno, 1435-1519, Giasone del Maino, Italian jurist)

Background imageLegal Collection: View of Middle Temple Gate House, London, 1885 (b / w photo)

View of Middle Temple Gate House, London, 1885 (b / w photo)
1812992 View of Middle Temple Gate House, London, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English

Background imageLegal Collection: View of Grays Inn Hall, London, 1885 (b / w photo)

View of Grays Inn Hall, London, 1885 (b / w photo)
1812988 View of Grays Inn Hall, London, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageLegal Collection: View of Staple Inn, London, 1885 (b / w photo)

View of Staple Inn, London, 1885 (b / w photo)
1812985 View of Staple Inn, London, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: View of Staple Inn with gardens)

Background imageLegal Collection: Remick Morrison Waite (1816-88), Chief Justice of the USA; photo by Benjamin Falk

Remick Morrison Waite (1816-88), Chief Justice of the USA; photo by Benjamin Falk
AQS336849 Remick Morrison Waite (1816-88), Chief Justice of the USA; photo by Benjamin Falk, New York (albumen photo) by American Photographer

Background imageLegal Collection: Instructing the Lawyer (oil on canvas)

Instructing the Lawyer (oil on canvas)
1766663 Instructing the Lawyer (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Walter Jenks (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Instructing the Lawyer. Walter Jenks Morgan (1847-1924)

Background imageLegal Collection: Constitutional Convention: collection of letters and documents signed by 54 of the 55

Constitutional Convention: collection of letters and documents signed by 54 of the 55
2561293 Constitutional Convention: collection of letters and documents signed by 54 of the 55 delegates to the historic 1787 Convention (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561290-92) by American School

Background imageLegal Collection: Commission of bankruptcy, 20th July 1786 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561291-93)

Commission of bankruptcy, 20th July 1786 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561291-93)
2561290 Commission of bankruptcy, 20th July 1786 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561291-93) by Franklin, Benjamin (1706-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constitutional Convention)

Background imageLegal Collection: The Police Court, 1867 (oil on canvas)

The Police Court, 1867 (oil on canvas)
CH401599 The Police Court, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Henderson, Charles Cooper (1803-77); 25.4x35.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageLegal Collection: The Mocking of Christ (oil on canvas)

The Mocking of Christ (oil on canvas)
990182 The Mocking of Christ (oil on canvas) by Bellis, Antonio de (active c. 1636-1657/1658); 129x96.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: the Mocking of Christ. Antonio de Bellis (c.1616-c.1656)

Background imageLegal Collection: Palace Corridor Scene; Scene de Couloir au Palais, c. 1905 (oil on canvas)

Palace Corridor Scene; Scene de Couloir au Palais, c. 1905 (oil on canvas)
652866 Palace Corridor Scene; Scene de Couloir au Palais, c.1905 (oil on canvas) by Forain, Jean Louis (1852-1931); 60x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLegal Collection: The Merchant Of Venice (engraving)

The Merchant Of Venice (engraving)
5227041 The Merchant Of Venice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant Of Venice)

Background imageLegal Collection: A Woman Swearing a Child to a Grave Citizen (engraving)

A Woman Swearing a Child to a Grave Citizen (engraving)
5226732 A Woman Swearing a Child to a Grave Citizen (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Woman Swearing a Child to a Grave Citizen)

Background imageLegal Collection: Study of a Lawyer; Etude d un Avocat; Honore Daumier (1808-1879)

Study of a Lawyer; Etude d un Avocat; Honore Daumier (1808-1879)
826595 Study of a Lawyer; Etude d un Avocat; Honore Daumier (1808-1879), (watercolour and pencil on paper laid on board) by Daumier

Background imageLegal Collection: The Claimant (engraving)

The Claimant (engraving)
3635174 The Claimant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Claimant. Illustration for Mysteries of Police and Crime by Arthur Griffiths (Cassell, c 1898)

Background imageLegal Collection: Roger Charles Doughty Tichborne (engraving)

Roger Charles Doughty Tichborne (engraving)
3635171 Roger Charles Doughty Tichborne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roger Charles Doughty Tichborne)

Background imageLegal Collection: George 3rd and the Judges (engraving)

George 3rd and the Judges (engraving)
3634299 George 3rd and the Judges (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George 3rd and the Judges)

Background imageLegal Collection: The Protonotary Giovanni Giuliano (Zuan Zulian) c. 1530-40 (oil on canvas)

The Protonotary Giovanni Giuliano (Zuan Zulian) c. 1530-40 (oil on canvas)
3700787 The Protonotary Giovanni Giuliano (Zuan Zulian) c.1530-40 (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (16th century); 97.5x75.5 cm; National Gallery, London

Background imageLegal Collection: A Prisoner of State at the Alhambra (colour photogravure)

A Prisoner of State at the Alhambra (colour photogravure)
3657075 A Prisoner of State at the Alhambra (colour photogravure) by Eisenhut, Ferencz Frans (1857-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Prisoner of State at the Alhambra)

Background imageLegal Collection: Making Wigs (b / w photo)

Making Wigs (b / w photo)
3643157 Making Wigs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making Wigs. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageLegal Collection: Our Judge, c. 1858 (lithograph)

Our Judge, c. 1858 (lithograph)
3744547 Our Judge, c.1858 (lithograph) by Atkinson, George Francklin (1822-59) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From " Curry & Rice" on forty plates; or)

Background imageLegal Collection: A Corner of the now Demolished Vice-Chancellors Court (litho)

A Corner of the now Demolished Vice-Chancellors Court (litho)
6021357 A Corner of the now Demolished Vice-Chancellors Court (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Corner of the now Demolished Vice-Chancellors Court)

Background imageLegal Collection: St Clements Inn Hall (litho)

St Clements Inn Hall (litho)
6021338 St Clements Inn Hall (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Clements Inn Hall)

Background imageLegal Collection: The Dukes Theatre, Portugal Street (litho)

The Dukes Theatre, Portugal Street (litho)
6021317 The Dukes Theatre, Portugal Street (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dukes Theatre, Portugal Street)

Background imageLegal Collection: Lincolns Inn Gateway, Chancery Lane (litho)

Lincolns Inn Gateway, Chancery Lane (litho)
6021355 Lincolns Inn Gateway, Chancery Lane (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lincolns Inn Gateway, Chancery Lane)

Background imageLegal Collection: The Colonnade, Clare Market (litho)

The Colonnade, Clare Market (litho)
6021332 The Colonnade, Clare Market (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colonnade, Clare Market)

Background imageLegal Collection: Sir John Soanes House (litho)

Sir John Soanes House (litho)
6021310 Sir John Soanes House (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Soanes House)

Background imageLegal Collection: Louis d Affry, first Landammann of Switzerland (engraving)

Louis d Affry, first Landammann of Switzerland (engraving)
6014533 Louis d Affry, first Landammann of Switzerland (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis d Affry (1743-1810), first Landammann of Switzerland

Background imageLegal Collection: Punch cartoon: Sir Joseph William Chitty, English judge, Liberal politician and sportsman

Punch cartoon: Sir Joseph William Chitty, English judge, Liberal politician and sportsman (engraving)
6034980 Punch cartoon: Sir Joseph William Chitty, English judge, Liberal politician and sportsman (engraving) by Sambourne

Background imageLegal Collection: The lawyer Pathelin (coloured engraving)

The lawyer Pathelin (coloured engraving)
5998901 The lawyer Pathelin (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The lawyer Pathelin)

Background imageLegal Collection: Interior of Temple Church (engraving)

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)

Background imageLegal Collection: The Laws Delay (engraving)

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

Background imageLegal Collection: Masters House from the Inner Temple (engraving)

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)

Background imageLegal Collection: Middle Temple Hall and Fountain Court (engraving)

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)

Background imageLegal Collection: Lincolns Inn Hall (engraving)

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

Background imageLegal Collection: The Library, Middle Temple (engraving)

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)

Background imageLegal Collection: Old Doorway, Lamb Court (engraving)

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)

Background imageLegal Collection: Portion of Screen in Middle Temple Hall (engraving)

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)

Background imageLegal Collection: Screen in the Old Hall (engraving)

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)

Background imageLegal Collection: Lincolns Inn from Carey Street (engraving)

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)



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From ancient rights to modern marvels, the legal world is full of fascinating stories and innovations. 📜✨ Did you know that the Brudenell Magna Carta, dating back to 1215, laid the foundation for many legal principles still in use today? It was a groundbreaking document that championed individual liberties and limited the power of monarchs. Fast forward to 1787 when the Constitution of USA was drafted, shaping one of the most influential legal systems in history. This remarkable document established a framework for governance and protected citizens' fundamental rights. Speaking of innovation, let's take a ride through British engineering excellence with vehicles like the Ariel Atom Britain and Noble M400 Britain. These high-performance machines showcase how technology meets legality on four wheels. But not all historical landmarks were glamorous; some served as reminders of social welfare policies. The Congleton Union Workhouse in Arclid, Cheshire or Union Workhouses like those found in Pontypool (Monmouthshire) and Newport Pagnell (Buckinghamshire) shed light on past efforts to provide relief for those in need. Legal matters can also be found beyond statutes and constitutions. Take for example the Twelve Tables of Rome drawn up around 450 BC – an early attempt at codifying laws that influenced future legal systems worldwide. Intriguingly enough, even entertainment has its place within legality. Strip tease card games like Theatre Suit-Conductor have faced their fair share of scrutiny throughout history due to moral concerns but continue to exist as forms of expression protected by law. And who could forget about iconic figures within law? From Magna Carta advocate Rogers to lawyer extraordinaire Mlle Miropolski – these individuals have left their mark on legal history with their expertise and dedication. Lastly, we can't overlook advancements in automotive design such as the Ariel Atom 500. With its sleek lines and powerful engine, it embodies the intersection compliance and cutting-edge technology.