Shire Lane Collection

Old Houses about to be demolished for the New Courts of Law (engraving)
1103711 Old Houses about to be demolished for the New Courts of Law (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Houses about to be demolished for the New Courts of Law)

Three Rivers WD3 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Three Rivers WD3 5

Mid Sussex RH16 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Mid Sussex RH16 4

South Buckinghamshire SL9 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of South Buckinghamshire SL9 0

Bolsover S44 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bolsover S44 5

Milton Keynes MK16 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Milton Keynes MK16 9

Swale ME13 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swale ME13 0

Newark and Sherwood NG23 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Newark and Sherwood NG23 5

Dacorum HP23 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Dacorum HP23 6

West Dorset DT7 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Dorset DT7 3

Colchester CO6 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Colchester CO6 3

Ely CB6 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Ely CB6 1

Bromley BR6 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bromley BR6 7

Bromley BR2 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bromley BR2 6

BB Blackburn, BB7 9
BB7 9

The Trumpet, afterwards the Duke of York, Shire Lane, 1778. Elias Ashmoles House, (1897). Two London buildings: the Trumpet Public House (above), later the Duke of York, in Shire Lane, the Strand

Serles Place, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Serles Place, (1881). Serles Place (formerly Shire Lane) in the City of London, shortly before it was demolished to make way for the Royal Courts of Justice, c1868

The Trumpet, Afterwards the Duke of York, Shire Lane, 1778, London

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"Shire Lane: A Journey Through Time and Change" Step into the enchanting world of Shire Lane, where old houses stand as silent witnesses to a bygone era. These historic structures, once filled with life and stories, now face an uncertain fate as they await demolition for the construction of the New Courts of Law. Located in various regions across England, from Three Rivers WD3 5 to Ely CB6 1, Shire Lane holds a rich tapestry of history within its boundaries. Each map pinpoints a different destination - Mid Sussex RH16 4, South Buckinghamshire SL9 0, Bolsover S44 5, Milton Keynes MK16 9, Swale ME13 0, Newark and Sherwood NG23 5, Dacorum HP23 6, West Dorset DT7 3, Colchester CO6 3 - showcasing the widespread impact this development will have. As we traverse through these maps and explore each location's unique charm and character on Shire Lane's path; we can't help but feel a sense of nostalgia for what is about to be lost. The imminent demolition threatens not only physical structures but also erases countless memories etched within their walls. Yet amidst this melancholy lies hope for progress. The New Courts of Law promise modernity and efficiency in delivering justice to our society, and is an inevitable transformation that comes at a cost - one that demands sacrifice from these old houses steeped in history. Let us take a moment to reflect on the significance of Shire Lane's journey through time and change. May we honor the past while embracing the future it paves way for. As these old houses bid farewell to their existence on this storied lane let us remember them fondly as guardians of our collective heritage.