Old Bailey Collection

The Scales of Justice above the Old Bailey Law Courts, Inns of Court, London, England, UK

Statue of Lady Justice with sword, scales and blindfold, Old Bailey, Central Criminal Court, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Scales of Justice, Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

London, Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey (colour litho)
983813 London, Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London, Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey)

Lawyers question a lady witness before judge and jury at the Central Criminal Court
FLO4669588 Lawyers question a lady witness before judge and jury at the Central Criminal Court. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd from London

The interior of the Old Bailey
5616192 The interior of the Old Bailey; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the interior of the Old Bailey in London. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1843); Universal History Archive/UIG.

'The Central Criminal Court - New Court, Old Bailey, 1891, 1891. Creator: Robert Barnes
'The Central Criminal Court - New Court, Old Bailey, 1891, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Recorder, 1903. Artist: Spy
The Recorder, 1903. The Recorder of London. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 9th July 1903

London at night: Dome of Old Bailey (b / w photo)
6006224 London at night: Dome of Old Bailey (b/w photo) by Burdekin, Harold (1899-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dome of Old Bailey)

Surgeons Hall, Old Bailey, 1800 (engraving)
3636415 Surgeons Hall, Old Bailey, 1800 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surgeons Hall, Old Bailey, 1800)

The Old Sessions House in the Old Bailey in 1750 (engraving)
3636411 The Old Sessions House in the Old Bailey in 1750 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Sessions House in the Old Bailey in 1750)

Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London (engraving)
6029429 Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London (engraving) by Melville, Henry (fl.1826-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London)

The great fire in the Old Bailey, London (engraving)
583188 The great fire in the Old Bailey, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great fire in the Old Bailey)

Interior of the Sessions House, Old Bailey (engraving)
607689 Interior of the Sessions House, Old Bailey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Sessions House)

Central Criminal Court, 2nd, post-Fire sessions house (engraving)
607687 Central Criminal Court, 2nd, post-Fire sessions house (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Criminal Court, 2nd, post-Fire sessions house)

The Prisoner in the Dock, the Old Bailey (engraving)
607668 The Prisoner in the Dock, the Old Bailey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prisoner in the Dock, the Old Bailey)

Interior of the Central Criminal Court (b / w photo)
3092133 Interior of the Central Criminal Court (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Central Criminal Court)

Trial of Mr Cuninghame Graham, MP, and Mr John Burns, at the Old Bailey, for Rioting in Trafalgar-Square (engraving)
1595068 Trial of Mr Cuninghame Graham, MP, and Mr John Burns, at the Old Bailey, for Rioting in Trafalgar-Square (engraving) by English School

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)

London in the Year 1560 (engraving)
1594517 London in the Year 1560 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London in the Year 1560. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 2 October 1847)

The new platform and gallows in the Old Bailey, London (engraving)
5232775 The new platform and gallows in the Old Bailey, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new platform and gallows in the Old Bailey, London)

Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey (engraving)
607683 Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey)

Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey (engraving)
607682 Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Criminal Court)

The trial of William Palmer at the Central Criminal Court (engraving)
607669 The trial of William Palmer at the Central Criminal Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Monster, or The London Monster, Renwick Williams (engraving)
584313 The Monster, or The London Monster, Renwick Williams (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monster, or The London Monster, Renwick Williams)

A house on the corner of Breakneck Stairs, Green Harbour Court, Old Bailey, London (engraving)
584128 A house on the corner of Breakneck Stairs, Green Harbour Court, Old Bailey, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sentenced to transportation for life (engraving)
560249 Sentenced to transportation for life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The bar of the Old Bailey (engraving)
560248 The bar of the Old Bailey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bar of the Old Bailey.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Newgate Street, looking east from Old Bailey, City of London, 1890 (b / w photo)
1786136 Newgate Street, looking east from Old Bailey, City of London, 1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Lord Mayors Day in London (engraving)
1605966 Lord Mayors Day in London (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Mayors Day in London)

The Central Criminal Court, New Court, Old Bailey (engraving)
1036250 The Central Criminal Court, New Court, Old Bailey (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Central Criminal Court, New Court, Old Bailey)

Prison Life in England, Part I, the Career of a Convict (engraving)
1052712 Prison Life in England, Part I, the Career of a Convict (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prison Life in England, Part I)

Trial of the Detectives at the Old Bailey, Examination of the Convict Kurr (engraving)
1589703 Trial of the Detectives at the Old Bailey, Examination of the Convict Kurr (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Surgeons Theatre in the Old Bailey, London (engraving)
583614 The Surgeons Theatre in the Old Bailey, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Surgeons Theatre in the Old Bailey)

Opening of the Old Bailey by the King and Queen, 27 February 1907 (photo)
607244 Opening of the Old Bailey by the King and Queen, 27 February 1907 (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior of the Sessions House, Old Bailey (engraving)
607690 Interior of the Sessions House, Old Bailey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Sessions House)

Central Criminal Court, 2nd, post-Fire sessions house (engraving)
607688 Central Criminal Court, 2nd, post-Fire sessions house (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Criminal Court, 2nd, post-Fire sessions house)

A sketch at the Central Criminal Court during the late trial of O Connor (engraving)
607681 A sketch at the Central Criminal Court during the late trial of O Connor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trial of the Bank Forgers at the Old Bailey (engraving)
607680 Trial of the Bank Forgers at the Old Bailey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of the Bank Forgers at the Old Bailey)

William Johnson shooting Mr Spurling, head Turnkey of Newgate, while Jane Housden (then going to trial)
607672 William Johnson shooting Mr Spurling, head Turnkey of Newgate, while Jane Housden (then going to trial) stands by encouraging him (engraving) by English School

The Recorders Report (engraving)
558942 The Recorders Report (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recorders Report.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

The Great Fire in the Old Bailey (engraving)
1627573 The Great Fire in the Old Bailey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fire in the Old Bailey)

A Tale of Two Cities
3755187 A Tale of Two Cities by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); (add.info.: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, Published in 1859. Illustration by Hablot K. Browne (Phiz), 1815-1882

Mrs Margaret Caroline Rudd on her trial at the new Sessions House in the Old Bailey (engraving)
583887 Mrs Margaret Caroline Rudd on her trial at the new Sessions House in the Old Bailey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Bellingham, taken at the Sessions House, Old Bailey, 15 May 1812 (coloured engraving)
583878 John Bellingham, taken at the Sessions House, Old Bailey, 15 May 1812 (coloured engraving) by Dighton, Denis (1792-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bellingham)

New Warehouse, Old Bailey (engraving)
6018806 New Warehouse, Old Bailey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Warehouse, Old Bailey)

Jubilee Building of the Sunday School Union (engraving)
5213274 Jubilee Building of the Sunday School Union (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jubilee Building of the Sunday School Union)

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"The Old Bailey: A Historic Symbol of Justice and Legal Proceedings in London" The iconic Scales of Justice gracefully adorn the facade of the Old Bailey Law Courts, standing as a powerful symbol of fairness and impartiality. Nestled within the Inns of Court, this esteemed institution has played a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape of London, England, and indeed the entire United Kingdom. As one steps into the Central Criminal Court at Old Bailey they can greeted by a striking statue depicting Lady Justice herself. With her sword representing power, scales embodying balance, and blindfold signifying objectivity, she serves as a constant reminder that justice should be blind to all external influences. Through time-honored engravings and lithographs like "The Recorder" from 1903 or "Mrs. Jane Gibbs before the Magistrate" in 1799, we catch glimpses into historical moments that unfolded within these hallowed walls. From captivating murder trials such as Patrick O Donnell's case on both land and sea to infamous poisoner G H Lamson's trial captured in intricate engravings - each scene reveals intense courtroom drama where lives hung in the balance. Beyond its courtrooms lies an intriguing aspect - "The Hangman's Record. " This haunting engraving chronicles centuries' worth of principal executions; a chilling testament to justice served with finality. Amongst those who have graced these halls is Arthur Thistlewood himself - his colored engraving immortalizing him as part of Old Bailey's history. Such portraits remind us that even notorious figures have found themselves entangled within this web of justice. Today, The Old Bailey stands tall as an enduring symbol not only for London but for Europe itself. Its legacy continues to shape legal systems worldwide while upholding principles deeply rooted in fairness and truth.