L Aw Collection (#36)

Moses and Tablets
He returns from Mount Sinai, carrying the tables of the law which God has just given him, to find the Israelites worshipping a golden calf

A Debtors Prison
The Primrose family join their father when he is thrown into a debtors prison by the evil Squire Thornhill

No Match for a Gun
An unequal match The truncheon is no match for the gun. A brave policeman attempts to disarm a burgler who threatens him with a gun

Policeman in Ambush
A policeman waits behind a wall ready to ambush with his truncheon

London Policeman / Traffic
A London policeman directs traffic

Police / Watchmen / Cries
The night watchman on his rounds. At the time, the night watchmen were the only public policing body in London

Norman Curfew Check
The Curfew law traditionally thought to have been initiated by William I; after the curfew bell is rung at 8 o clock, guards make sure that all fires have been put out

Arrested while Pawning
A man is grabbed by a policeman while pawning

Prison Hulk, Woolwich
Convicts from the hulks anchored in the Thames off Woolwich, at work on the river-bank handling timber with the aid of a huge lifting device

Kings Bench (Microcosm)
Located in St Georges Fields, south of the Thames : a debtors prison notorious for the laxness of its rules - it housed 30 gin shops, as well as facilities for dining

Vigilantes / San Francisco
A meeting of the Vigilance Committee on Portsmouth Square, 1856

Dresden Prison 1930S
The interior of a prison in Dresden, Germany, which in its day was one of the most up-to- date in Europe. The central tower was built so that one person could watch 800 inmates

Newgate Chapel 1809
The Chapel of Newgate Prison, where prisoners were exhorted to repent of their evil ways

Bridewell, London
Women prisoners, many with children, doss down in the Pass-Room at Bridewell, for the reception of short-term female offenders. It is located near Blackfriars

Holding up the Law
The Jewish manner of HOLDING UP the LAW in the Sight of the People, before it is read to them

Le Code Civil
Under Napoleons consulship, the Code Civil becomes law, assuring all citizens the legal benefits brought by the Revolution

Policeman, Wife & Baby
A proud British policeman, in his uniform, stands beside his wife and baby

Dartmoor Warders 1910
Group photograph of warders at Dartmoor Prison, outside the front entrance. We trust the inmates were safely under lock and key at the time

Dartmoor Permit
Permit to allow Thomas Tertius Paget and party to view the Convict Prison at Dartmoor, by desire of the Home Secretary, viscount Palmerston

Pyne - Doctor of Law
A DOCTOR OF LAW At this time, he could take his degree only at Oxford or Cambridge : his standing is governed by ancient and traditional protocol

Letter of Attestment
authorising David Fraser, Messenger at Arms, to seize property of 4 members of the Stewart family, to the value of L500, owing to Francis Fraser, trader of Edinburgh

Apprentice Indenture
Indenture, whereby Charles Midwinter junior is bound apprentice to John Anthony Gray, London stationer, for seven years. Gaming and taverns are discouraged

Oppian Law Opposed
Valerius persuades the Senate to rescind the 20-year old Oppian Law which prohibited women from using expensive luxuries

Salisbury North Gate
The North or High Street Gate of the cathedral precinct: on the right is the College of Matrons, where Mary Evanss mother-in-law lived for many years. (Her window is facing)

Montenegro Tribunal
The tribunal of the Kmeti

Licensing Bill Fails
The lions of Great Britain (symbolising the majority of the population) chase away the Licensing Bill, which sought to close a third of the countrys licensed premises

Licensing Bill Demo
March of the opponents to the Licensing Bill showing a crowd of 130, 000, half of which had been paid for by brewers to travel to London at reduced fares. The bill sought to

Paris Street Fighting
Street fighting near the Pantheon, Paris, between revolutionaries and the forces of law & order

Andrew Bonar Law
ANDREW BONAR LAW Statesman

Satire / Grip of Law
In the grip of the law

Police & Footprint
Investigating a robbery, a policeman finds a clue : a footprint in a flower-bed

Prison / Britain / Newgate
The entrance to Newgate Prison, showing the windmill, apparently used to circulate air

Law / Court Scene (C15)
A scene in a French court showing judgement being passed on criminals who are bound at the neck and the wrists

Police Make Arrest / 1873
Two Metropolitan policemen carrying torches arrest a man who is cowering in a doorway. The torches were known as nab lights

Police Make Arrest / 1870
Two policemen escort a well dressed man they have just arrested

Traffic / Piccadilly
Policeman directs traffic through Piccadilly Circus

Fleet St / Law Courts 1905
Looking up Fleet st towards the Law Courts

Synagogue Interior
Interior of a synagogue - the Rabbi blesses the people while holding up the Book of the Law - the women watch from behind lattices

French Court C15
Scene in a French court room

MAYHEW / HULK / DEFENCE
Prison hulks on the Thames

Siberia Convicts
Convicts en route to the Kara gold mines, Siberia

Wulfstan Writing(Strutt)
WULFSTAN Archbishop of York 1002 - 1023 English prelate; advised law to Kings Aethelred and Canute writes with a quill pen

Portuguese Convicts
The Portuguese government finally abolishes the system of cagoules - masks worn by prisoners to prevent recognition

Convicts at Mass
Chained convicts attending mass in a French prison

Escaping, Guyana
Four prisoners succeed in escaping from their prison in Guyane, but only one of them survives the horrors of the jungle

John Law Grave
JOHN LAW Scottish financier in France, promoter of the Mississippi Scheme

Robin & Sheriff of Nott
An encounter between the outlaw Robin Hood and the upholder of the law, the Sheriff of Nottingham

Newton / Gravitational Law
SIR ISaC NEWTON - Mathematician and physicist Formulates gravitational laws

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From the historic halls of Middle Temple to the bustling streets of London, 'l aw' encompasses a world of justice and order. Barristers are called to Bar at the prestigious Middle Temple Hall, their dedication shining through in every case they handle. In County Durham, Shotley Bridge General Hospital stands as a symbol of compassion and care within the realm of law enforcement. Even amidst snow-covered streets, a Police Public Call Box remains an iconic sight in London, reminding us that law enforcement is always ready to serve and protect. A stoic police officer patrols these very streets, ensuring safety for all. Step back in time to 1828 with a glimpse into a courtroom scene - where justice was sought and verdicts were delivered. Cid Officers take on yet another role as dockers, showcasing their versatility within the field. The Scales of Justice loom above the Old Bailey Law Courts in Inns of Court, London - an enduring symbol representing fairness and impartiality. H. M Prison in Peterhead serves as a reminder that even those who break the law must face consequences. A barrister swings into action with eloquence and expertise inside courtrooms across England. Meanwhile, echoes from Amsterdam's Night Watch remind us that maintaining order is not limited by borders or boundaries. Inscribed upon Carta Magna (1212), England's ancient manuscript holds principles that still guide our legal system today. And let us not forget the brave suffragette practicing Ju-Jitsu - fighting for equality within society while navigating through legal challenges. 'L aw' weaves together tales from various corners: history collides with modernity; duty intertwines with passion; rights meet responsibilities, and is an intricate tapestry that binds societies together under one common goal – justice.