Lawcourt 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

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

Court Scene (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF173662 Court Scene (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Owl dressed as a judge on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

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

A Trial at the Old Bailey before the Lord Chief Justice (w / c on paper) (b / w photo)
XJF173661 A Trial at the Old Bailey before the Lord Chief Justice (w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Davis, Joseph Barnard (1861-1943); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Cartoon, Colonel Sellers. An adverse comment on a play based on a novel by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner, The Gilded Age, satirising corruption and greed in post-Civil War America

Happy Families Playing Cards - Master Silence the Ushers Son. late 19th century

Caricature of John Coleridge, Lord Chief Justice
Caricature of John Duke Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge (1820-11894), British lawyer, judge, and Lord Chief Justice of England

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"Inside the Hallowed Halls of Justice: A Glimpse into the Lawcourt" Step back in time and witness the historic Central Criminal Court, famously known as The Old Bailey. This captivating engraving by H. Melville transports us to a bygone era where justice was served with conviction. One cannot help but be intrigued by the intense litho depiction of Judge Jeffreys bullying Richard Baxter. This powerful illustration from "The Church of England: A History for the People" evokes a sense of tension and injustice that prevailed during those times. In stark contrast, another litho captures an unexpected moment between Judge Jeffreys and Richard Baxter, showcasing their complex relationship amidst sepia-toned nostalgia, and is a testament to how history can intertwine lives in unforeseen ways. A court scene unfolds before our eyes in this mesmerizing engraving captured through black and white photography. The image encapsulates both drama and anticipation, leaving us yearning for more details about this intriguing trial. Amidst these serious depictions, an owl dressed as a judge on a Christmas card adds a touch of whimsy to our exploration of lawcourts. It reminds us that even within solemn proceedings, there is room for lightheartedness and joy. Delving further into history, we encounter Judge Jeffries hurling abuse at Richard Baxter through striking artwork capturing their tumultuous encounter. Such confrontations highlight the complexities inherent within legal systems throughout different eras. Transporting ourselves back to The Old Bailey once again, we are presented with an exquisite watercolor painting depicting a trial before Lord Chief Justice - an arresting portrayal that immerses us in the intensity of courtroom proceedings long ago. Shifting gears slightly, we stumble upon Colonel Sellers' amusing cartoon representation within lawcourts - reminding us that humor often finds its place even amidst serious matters such as trials and judgments.