Libel Collection

Lord Howard de Walden in libel suit
Lord Howard de Walden (Thomas Evelyn Scott-Ellis, 8th Baron Howard de Walden, 4th Baron Seaford, 1880-1946) in the witness box

Emile Zola at the Palais de Justice (colour litho)
2818838 Emile Zola at the Palais de Justice (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emile Zola at the Palais de Justice)

Whistler V Ruskin
Punch comments on the Whistler-Ruskin libel case, in which Whistler was awarded one farthing damages

Notebook and wig of Justice Hawkins
A notebook and wig once belonging to the English Judge, Justice Hawkins (Henry Hawkins, 1st Baron Brampton), given to Horatio William Bottomley, Liberal MP

Elton John won £1 million damages from the Sun newspaper
Elton John won £ 1 million damages from the Sun newspaper. The settlement for untrue drug and rent boy allegations was reached on Sunday 11th, the day before the case came to court

"De Foe in the Pillory", by Eyre Crowe, from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: E. Skill
"De Foe in the Pillory", by Eyre Crowe, from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Tommy Steele court case. Tommy Steele flew in a chartered plane from Blackpool to give evidence in a libel action in Londons High Court

Elton John won £1 million damages from the Sun newspaper
Elton John won £ 1 million damages from the Sun newspaper. The settlement for untrue drug and rent boy allegations was reached on Sunday 11th, the day before the case came to court

There's more ways than one or Coalition Expedients, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1788 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191248 There's more ways than one or Coalition Expedients, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1788 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

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Elton John wins a £350, 000 libel victory against the Sunday Mirror
Elton John wins a £ 350, 000 libel victory against the Sunday Mirror, and immediately announced a big handout to charity. 4th November 1993

Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood photographed in London, the couple have a libel case taking place in the law courts. 22nd June 1976

RMS Titanic - letter, Mabel Francatelli, passenger
RMS Titanic - First Class passenger Mabel Francatelli. A fascinating letter from Mattison, Davey & Rader of New York to Miss Francatelli dated 17 April 1956

The libel trial of Jules Reinach (colour litho)
2818994 The libel trial of Jules Reinach (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The libel trial of Jules Reinach. Madame Henry leaving the court)

The Emile Zola libel case - The Council of the Order of the Legion d Honneur (litho)
2818869 The Emile Zola libel case - The Council of the Order of the Legion d Honneur (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The libel trial of Emile Zola (litho)
2818842 The libel trial of Emile Zola (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The libel trial of Emile Zola. Portraits of the principal witnesses)

The Emile Zola libel trial (colour litho)
2818910 The Emile Zola libel trial (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emile Zola libel trial. The bailiff delivering notice of theverdict)

The Emile Zola libel case - the Court of Cassation (colour litho)
2818864 The Emile Zola libel case - the Court of Cassation (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emile Zola libel case - the Court of Cassation)

The libel trial of Emile Zola (colour litho)
2818841 The libel trial of Emile Zola (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The libel trial of Emile Zola)

Judge Jeffreys and Richard Baxter, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H. D. M
STC393408 Judge Jeffreys and Richard Baxter, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

The requisitoire against the writer Emile Zola, (Dreyfus Affair), 6 March 1898 (lithograph)
2818845 The requisitoire against the writer Emile Zola, (Dreyfus Affair), 6 March 1898 (lithograph) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: The libel trial of Emile Zola)

The Chamberlain v the "Star"Newspaper Company Libel Action, Scenes in Court (engraving)
1593480 The Chamberlain v the " Star" Newspaper Company Libel Action, Scenes in Court (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Emile Zolas trial in Versailles, 1898 (lithograph)
2818906 Emile Zolas trial in Versailles, 1898 (lithograph) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The trial of Emile Zola at Versailles)

Overthrow of the Republican Babel, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1809
NCO190460 Overthrow of the Republican Babel, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1809 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Chetwynd and Durham turf libel case, 1889 The Chetwynd
The Chetwynd and Durham turf libel case, sketches in court. Sir George Chetwynd; Earl of Durham; James Lowther, Prince Soltykoff and Earl of March, arbitrators; C

Cartoon, If it comes to that, who are you! (And collaborators, too, once!) Edward Solomon (left) and Henry Pottinger Stephens (right) collaborated on many theatrical projects

Cartoon, Mrs Weldon to Monsieur Gounod - I ll let you know, dear Charles, that you must not libel me! Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), classical singer

Cartoon, Mrs Weldon, in litigation again - Be sure you don t fall, Georgie! Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), classical singer, was frequently involved in lawsuits and libel cases with others

John Wilkes released by the London mob, 1768, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373558 John Wilkes released by the London mob, 1768, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by English School

Portrait of the Seven Bishops (engraving)
820154 Portrait of the Seven Bishops (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of the Seven Bishops (William Sancroft, Archbishop of Canterbury)

What a Libel! (engraving)
2794972 What a Libel! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What a Libel! Illustration for The Boys Own Paper (1896/97)

Sketches in the Law Courts, an Action for Libel (engraving)
1624834 Sketches in the Law Courts, an Action for Libel (engraving) by Ludlow, Henry (Hal) Stephen (b.1861, fl.1880-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Law Courts)

The O Keeffe Libel Case (engraving)
1052866 The O Keeffe Libel Case (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The O Keeffe Libel Case)

The Chetwynd and Durham Turf Libel Case (engraving)
1626574 The Chetwynd and Durham Turf Libel Case (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chetwynd and Durham Turf Libel Case)

A Remarkable Trial for Libel (engraving)
1622142 A Remarkable Trial for Libel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Remarkable Trial for Libel)

The Henry-Reinach Libel Action in Paris (litho)
1051455 The Henry-Reinach Libel Action in Paris (litho) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Henry-Reinach Libel Action in Paris)

Richard Baxter before Judge Jeffreys, illustration from
621392 Richard Baxter before Judge Jeffreys, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice, threatening vengeance for the libelling of his wife, Aluycia Gradenigo (engraving)
5226892 Marino Faliero, Doge of Venice, threatening vengeance for the libelling of his wife, Aluycia Gradenigo (engraving) by Herbert

Daniel Defoe in the pillory, 1703 (engraving)
969221 Daniel Defoe in the pillory, 1703 (engraving) by Crowe, Eyre (1824-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel Defoe in the pillory, 1703)

Trial of Oscar Wilde (engraving)
583378 Trial of Oscar Wilde (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of Oscar Wilde)

The Chetwynd and Durham Turf Libel Case, Sketches in Court (engraving)
1626573 The Chetwynd and Durham Turf Libel Case, Sketches in Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chetwynd and Durham Turf Libel Case)

A garrison libel (colour litho)
3096266 A garrison libel (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A garrison libel. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Belt v Lawes, the Sculptors Libel Case, Notes in Court (engraving)
1061207 Belt v Lawes, the Sculptors Libel Case, Notes in Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belt v Lawes, the Sculptors Libel Case, Notes in Court)

The Tommy Steele libel suit continues at the Law Courts. Pictured, Mr John Kennedy, right, one of Tommy Steeles managers, on the left is his solicitor David Jacobs. 12th July 1960

Vanessa Redgrave and brother Corin Redgrave held a press conference to outline their plans after losing their libel action against The Observer. 10th November 1978

Sancroft, (1617-1693), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sancroft, (1617-1693), 1830. William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge

The Seven Bishops Of The Church Of England Going To The Tower Of London In 1688, Where They Were Imprisoned And Tried For Seditious Libel Over Their Opposition To The Second Declaration Of Indulgence

Legend Of The Jew Calling The Devil From A Vessel Of Blood. Facsimile Of A Woodcut In Boaistuaus Histoires Prodigieuses

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"Exploring the Intricacies of Libel: From Emile Zola to Elton John's Victories" In this captivating journey through history, we witness the power and consequences cases. The Palais de Justice comes alive as Emile Zola stands tall, his colorful lithograph reflecting his fight for justice. Lord Howard de Walden enters the scene, embroiled in a high-stakes libel suit that would shape his reputation forever. Whistler V Ruskin takes center stage, their clash igniting debates on artistic freedom and criticism. A glimpse into Justice Hawkins' notebook and wig reveals the meticulousness required in such trials – every word weighed with utmost care. The RMS Titanic echoes with Mabel Francatelli's letter, a passenger caught amidst scandalous rumors that could tarnish her name forever. Monica Coghlan becomes an emblematic figure during Jeffrey Archer's infamous libel case against. .