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Lyons Inn was one of the Inns of Chancery attached to Londons Inner Temple
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Lyons Inn was one of the Inns of Chancery attached to Londons Inner Temple
Lyons Inn was one of the Inns of Chancery attached to Londons Inner Temple. Founded some time during or before the reign of Henry V, the Inn educated lawyers including Edward Coke and John Selden, although it was never one of the larger Inns. By the time it was dissolved in 1863 it was inhabited by only the worst lawyers
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1863 Attached Chancery Coke Dissolved Educated Founded Including Inhabited Inner Inns Larger Lawyers Londons Lyons Reign Selden Worst
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1. Title: The Historic Lyons Inn, Inner Temple, London: A Haven for Law's Pioneers 2.. The evocative image of Lyons Inn, one of the Inns of Chancery attached to London's Inner Temple, transports us back in time to an era when the study of law was a sacred pursuit. Founded some time during or before the reign of Henry V, Lyons Inn has a rich and storied history that spans over six centuries. Although not one of the larger Inns, Lyons Inn played a pivotal role in the education of some of England's most renowned legal minds, including Edward Coke and John Selden. Coke, a 16th-century jurist, is celebrated for his Institutes of the Laws of England, a foundational work in English common law. Selden, a 17th-century scholar, is known for his extensive contributions to the fields of civil law and jurisprudence. Despite its illustrious past, by the time Lyons Inn was dissolved in 1863, it had become a refuge for the least distinguished lawyers. The Inn's hallowed halls, once filled with the intellectual discourse of legal giants, now echoed with the muffled whispers of those who struggled to make their mark in the legal profession. This photograph, taken by an unknown artist, offers a rare glimpse into the past, revealing the timeless beauty and history of Lyons Inn. The image invites us to ponder the countless stories that unfolded within its walls, and to appreciate the enduring legacy of this once-great institution. Mary Evans Picture Library / Mary Evans Prints Online. Reproduced with permission.
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