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Old Bailey Collection (page 2)

"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

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: The Surgeons Theatre in the Old Bailey, London (engraving)

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)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Opening of the Old Bailey by the King and Queen, 27 February 1907 (photo)

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)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Interior of the Sessions House, Old Bailey (engraving)

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)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Central Criminal Court, 2nd, post-Fire sessions house (engraving)

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)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: A sketch at the Central Criminal Court during the late trial of O Connor (engraving)

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)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Trial of the Bank Forgers at the Old Bailey (engraving)

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)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: William Johnson shooting Mr Spurling, head Turnkey of Newgate

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

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: The Recorders Report (engraving)

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

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: The Great Fire in the Old Bailey (engraving)

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)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: A Tale of Two Cities

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

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Mrs Margaret Caroline Rudd on her trial at the new Sessions House in the Old Bailey (engraving)

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)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: John Bellingham, taken at the Sessions House, Old Bailey, 15 May 1812 (coloured engraving)

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)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: New Warehouse, Old Bailey (engraving)

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

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Jubilee Building of the Sunday School Union (engraving)

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)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: The Old Maid and her Tom Cat at the Old Bailey, pub. 1815 (hand coloured engraving)

The Old Maid and her Tom Cat at the Old Bailey, pub. 1815 (hand coloured engraving)
2655425 The Old Maid and her Tom Cat at the Old Bailey, pub. 1815 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: The Old Bailey, Sheriffs going to the Court (engraving)

The Old Bailey, Sheriffs going to the Court (engraving)
2793434 The Old Bailey, Sheriffs going to the Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Bailey, Sheriffs going to the Court)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: House in the Old Bailey once the residence of Jonathan Wild (engraving)

House in the Old Bailey once the residence of Jonathan Wild (engraving)
584129 House in the Old Bailey once the residence of Jonathan Wild (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Scene at the Old Bailey: The most sensational trial of the century - Oscar Wilde (engraving)

Scene at the Old Bailey: The most sensational trial of the century - Oscar Wilde (engraving)
583901 Scene at the Old Bailey: The most sensational trial of the century - Oscar Wilde (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene at the Old Bailey)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: The Old Justice Hall (engraving)

The Old Justice Hall (engraving)
607677 The Old Justice Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Justice Hall)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Front of the Sessions House in the Old Bailey (engraving)

Front of the Sessions House in the Old Bailey (engraving)
607676 Front of the Sessions House in the Old Bailey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: From the Bar of the Gin Shop to the Bar at the Old Bailey is but one step (engraving)

From the Bar of the Gin Shop to the Bar at the Old Bailey is but one step (engraving)
607670 From the Bar of the Gin Shop to the Bar at the Old Bailey is but one step (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Vanishing London, Newgate and the Old Bailey as they were a Century Ago (engraving)

Vanishing London, Newgate and the Old Bailey as they were a Century Ago (engraving)
1064097 Vanishing London, Newgate and the Old Bailey as they were a Century Ago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vanishing London)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Lord Halsbury (colour litho)

Lord Halsbury (colour litho)
612796 Lord Halsbury (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Halsbury, From the Old Bailey, 8 November 1890, Vanity Fair)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Front of Newgate from the Old Bailey (engraving)

Front of Newgate from the Old Bailey (engraving)
654161 Front of Newgate from the Old Bailey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Front of Newgate from the Old Bailey)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Old Bailey, 1809 (aquatint)

Old Bailey, 1809 (aquatint)
2563458 Old Bailey, 1809 (aquatint) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C.(1762-1832); 26x20 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; Rare Book Department

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Interior of the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey (engraving)

Interior of the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey (engraving)
1616868 Interior of the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
3756243 A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); (add.info.: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, Published in 1859. Illustration by Hablot K)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
3756124 A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); (add.info.: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, Published in 1859. Illustration by Hablot K)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Central Criminal Court at the Old Bailey, from London Interiors with their Costumes

Central Criminal Court at the Old Bailey, from London Interiors with their Costumes
931661 Central Criminal Court at the Old Bailey, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies pub. Joseph Mead, London, c.1843 (steel engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: A trial at the Old Bailey (engraving)

A trial at the Old Bailey (engraving)
3635163 A trial at the Old Bailey (engraving) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A trial at the Old Bailey)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Oxfords Attempt to Assassinate the Queen and Prince Albert on Constitution Hill

Oxfords Attempt to Assassinate the Queen and Prince Albert on Constitution Hill, Wednesday Evening, June 10th
3627815 Oxfords Attempt to Assassinate the Queen and Prince Albert on Constitution Hill, Wednesday Evening, June 10th, 1840 (engraving) by English School

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Corder (engraving)

Corder (engraving)
2811421 Corder (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corder. Illustration for English Eccentrics and Eccentricities by John Timbs (Chatto and Windus)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Dangerous trades (colour litho)

Dangerous trades (colour litho)
2783857 Dangerous trades (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dangerous trades)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Old Bailey. The trial of the Detectives and Mr Froggatt. The examination of William Kerr (engraving)

Old Bailey. The trial of the Detectives and Mr Froggatt. The examination of William Kerr (engraving)
607679 Old Bailey. The trial of the Detectives and Mr Froggatt. The examination of William Kerr (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Bailey)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Court, Newgate (engraving)

Court, Newgate (engraving)
607673 Court, Newgate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court, Newgate.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Inside view of Justice Hall in the Old Bailey, the court sitting

Inside view of Justice Hall in the Old Bailey, the court sitting, and the manner of trying prisoners at the Bar
607671 Inside view of Justice Hall in the Old Bailey, the court sitting, and the manner of trying prisoners at the Bar (engraving) by English School

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Central Criminal Court, 2nd, post-Fire sessions house (engraving)

Central Criminal Court, 2nd, post-Fire sessions house (engraving)
607685 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)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Justice Hall in the Old Bailey (engraving)

Justice Hall in the Old Bailey (engraving)
607678 Justice Hall in the Old Bailey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Justice Hall in the Old Bailey)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Central Criminal Court, second post-Fire Sessions House (engraving)

Central Criminal Court, second post-Fire Sessions House (engraving)
607674 Central Criminal Court, second post-Fire Sessions House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Criminal Court)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: General view of the Old Bailey (engraving)

General view of the Old Bailey (engraving)
614692 General view of the Old Bailey (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of the Old Bailey, Newgate, in the City of London)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Trial of Oscar Wilde (engraving)

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

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Trial of the Bank Forgers at the Old Bailey (engraving)

Trial of the Bank Forgers at the Old Bailey (engraving)
1620892 Trial of the Bank Forgers at the Old Bailey (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of the Bank Forgers at the Old Bailey)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Trial of Dynamite Conspirators at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey

Trial of Dynamite Conspirators at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, Sketches in Court (engraving)
1591092 Trial of Dynamite Conspirators at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, Sketches in Court (engraving) by Forestier

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Printer, Edward Ryland, trade card (engraving)

Printer, Edward Ryland, trade card (engraving)
983971 Printer, Edward Ryland, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printer, Edward Ryland, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Sketches at the Old Bailey (litho)

Sketches at the Old Bailey (litho)
1605983 Sketches at the Old Bailey (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Old Bailey)

Background imageOld Bailey Collection: Surgeons Theatre, Old Bailey (engraving)

Surgeons Theatre, Old Bailey (engraving)
5220694 Surgeons Theatre, Old Bailey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surgeons Theatre, Old Bailey)



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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.