Witness Box Collection

Central Criminal Court, The Old Bailey, engraved by H. Melville (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF173667 Central Criminal Court, The Old Bailey, engraved by H. Melville (engraving) (b/w photo) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Mr Herbert Gladstone in the witness-box at the trial of Emmeline Pankhurst and others, 1908 (sepia photo)
STC321042 Mr Herbert Gladstone in the witness-box at the trial of Emmeline Pankhurst and others, 1908 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

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 Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Cross-Examination of Captain O Shea by Sir Creator: Unknown
The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Cross-Examination of Captain O Shea by Sir Charles Russell, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38

The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Captain O Shea in the Witness Box, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Captain O Shea in the Witness Box, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Re-Opening of the Special Commission, Mr Parnell in the Witness-Box (engraving)
1626474 Re-Opening of the Special Commission, Mr Parnell in the Witness-Box (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Re-Opening of the Special Commission)

The Parnell Inquiry Commission, Mr Pigott in the Witness-Box (litho)
1626640 The Parnell Inquiry Commission, Mr Pigott in the Witness-Box (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parnell Inquiry Commission)

The Baccarat Case (engraving)
1062555 The Baccarat Case (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baccarat Case)

Westminster Hall, from "The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving)
3090247 Westminster Hall, from " The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Miss Christabel Pankhurst questioning Mr Herbert Gladstone, 1909 (drawing)
STC321033 Miss Christabel Pankhurst questioning Mr Herbert Gladstone, 1909 (drawing) by Jones, George Kingston (fl.1890-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Witness (Mrs Chant), 1894 (pen & ink wash on paper)
LMG208968 The Witness (Mrs Chant), 1894 (pen & ink wash on paper) by May, Philip William (1864-1903); 36.7x26.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

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)

Sketches in the Law Courts, the Admiralty Court, No 2 (engraving)
1594716 Sketches in the Law Courts, the Admiralty Court, No 2 (engraving) by Ludlow, Henry (Hal) Stephen (b.1861, fl.1880-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Law Courts)

The Baccarat Case, Sketches in Court (engraving)
1603198 The Baccarat Case, Sketches in Court (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baccarat Case, Sketches in Court)

Judge Jeffries (1648-89) Hurling Abuse at Richard Baxter (1615-91
SAG180982 Judge Jeffries (1648-89) Hurling Abuse at Richard Baxter (1615-91) at his Trial (oil on canvas) by Ward, Edward Matthew (1816-79); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

Police Court, 1867 (oil on canvas)
5914734 Police Court, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Charles (Snr.) (1803-77); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The First Important Witness (engraving)
1055757 The First Important Witness (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Important Witness)

Magistrates, Landlords, and Agents (engraving)
1055763 Magistrates, Landlords, and Agents (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magistrates, Landlords, and Agents)

The Great Tichborne Trial, Scene in Court, Luie in the Witness Box (colour litho)
2795519 The Great Tichborne Trial, Scene in Court, Luie in the Witness Box (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Tichborne Trial, Scene in Court)

The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)
1055605 The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)
1061254 The Royal Courts of Justice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Courts of Justice)

The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)
1041667 The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Conseil Juridique, 1919. Artist: Jean Louis Forain
Conseil Juridique, 1919. Scene in court. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists, by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, Paris, New York, 1919]

Herbert Gladstone in the witness box at the trial of Emmeline Pankhurst and others, London, 1908. Herbert Gladstone (1854-1930), Home Secretary at the time

Churchill giving evidence regarding the Sidney Street incident, 1911, (1945). The Sidney Street siege occurred after a gang of heavily armed Latvian burglars shot five police officers who attempted

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The witness box, a place of truth and scrutiny, has witnessed countless trials and historical moments throughout the years. Located in the iconic Central Criminal Court, also known as The Old Bailey, this wooden enclosure holds great significance within the realm of justice. Engraved by H. Melville, a black and white photo captures Mr Herbert Gladstone standing tall in the witness-box during the trial of Emmeline Pankhurst and others in 1908. The sepia-toned photograph showcases his unwavering presence amidst a sea of intense emotions. In another scene from history depicted through litho artistry, Judge Jeffreys is seen bullying Richard Baxter within these very walls. This illustration serves as a reminder that even those seeking justice can sometimes be subjected to unfair treatment. Moving on to Edinburgh's Ardlamont Mystery trial, Major Hambrough finds himself under scrutiny while occupying the witness-box. An engraving immortalizes this momentous occasion where truth hangs delicately in balance. Judge Jeffreys reappears once again alongside Richard Baxter in an old sepia photo extracted from "The Church of England: A History for the People" by H. D. M Spence-Jones. Their interaction symbolizes both power dynamics and the pursuit of justice. Shifting our focus to London's Royal Courts of Justice during The Parnell Commission, Captain O'Shea faces rigorous cross-examination within that sacred space called the witness box. Unknown creators capture these pivotal moments through photography and lithography alike. As we delve deeper into history's annals, an engraving transports us back to Westminster Hall circa 1824 when it was captured beautifully by "The English Spy. " Its hand-colored charm adds vibrancy to this architectural marvel that has stood witness for centuries. Lastly, Miss Christabel Pankhurst takes her turn questioning Mr Herbert Gladstone in a captivating drawing from 1909. Her determination shines through as she stands in the witness-box, fighting for women's rights and equality.