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Background imageCourt Collection: Lord Boothbay gave evidence at Marylebone street court against 17 year old James Buckley

Lord Boothbay gave evidence at Marylebone street court against 17 year old James Buckley. It is alleged that Buckley stole a cheque from Lord Boothbay. (Picture) Lord Boothbay (right) leaving court

Background imageCourt Collection: Raymond Bellisario, who was conditionally discharged for taking a photograph in Windsor

Raymond Bellisario, who was conditionally discharged for taking a photograph in Windsor Great Park, at Ascot Magistrates Court with his Solicitor David Jacobs. 23rd January 1963

Background imageCourt Collection: Mr A Severn, left, and Mr John Kennedy at the Law Court. 27th April 1964

Mr A Severn, left, and Mr John Kennedy at the Law Court. 27th April 1964

Background imageCourt Collection: Fred Perry playing doubles lawn tennis. It is not clear as to the actual

Fred Perry playing doubles lawn tennis. It is not clear as to the actual match, or training session, but in this week in 1935 Fred Perry was competing in The Davis Cup in Beckenham

Background imageCourt Collection: Welsh Nationalists outside Caernarfon Crown Court, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales

Welsh Nationalists outside Caernarfon Crown Court, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales, Thursday 15th February 1968. Our Picture Shows

Background imageCourt Collection: Fred Perry (Right - GB) shakes hands with John Van Ryn (Left - USA

Fred Perry (Right - GB) shakes hands with John Van Ryn (Left - USA) after Fred Perry beat him in the Third Round of the The Mens Wimbledon Championship. 4-6 6-1 6-3 10-8 Picture taken 27th June 1935

Background imageCourt Collection: Fred Perry (GB) plays a back hand shot at The Mens Final at Wimbledon Tennis

Fred Perry (GB) plays a back hand shot at The Mens Final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships 1935. He is playing Gottfried von Cramm who he beats 6-2 6-4 6-4 Fred Perry won Wimbledon in 1934, 1935

Background imageCourt Collection: Fred Perry plays a back hand pass on The Centre Court at The Mens Wimbledon Tennis

Fred Perry plays a back hand pass on The Centre Court at The Mens Wimbledon Tennis Championship. It is not 100 percent clear what match this was

Background imageCourt Collection: Fred Perry plays an overhead shot on The Centre Court at The Mens Wimbledon Tennis

Fred Perry plays an overhead shot on The Centre Court at The Mens Wimbledon Tennis Championship. It is not 100 percent clear what match this was

Background imageCourt Collection: Fred Perry playing a low forehand shot at The Wimbledon Mens Tennis Championships 1935

Fred Perry playing a low forehand shot at The Wimbledon Mens Tennis Championships 1935. He is playing against Marcel Rainville of Canada, who he beat 6-1 6-1 6-3 Picture taken 24th June 1935

Background imageCourt Collection: Fred Perry playing a backhand shot at The Wimbledon Mens Tennis Championships 1935

Fred Perry playing a backhand shot at The Wimbledon Mens Tennis Championships 1935. He is playing against Marcel Rainville of Canada, who he beat 6-1 6-1 6-3 Picture taken 24th June 1935

Background imageCourt Collection: Fred Perry (Right - GB) plays a low back hand at the net against John Van Ryn (Left - USA

Fred Perry (Right - GB) plays a low back hand at the net against John Van Ryn (Left - USA) Fred Perry won the third round match of the The Mens Wimbledon Championship

Background imageCourt Collection: Fred Perry competing at The Mens singles Wimbledon Championships in 1934 on the centre

Fred Perry competing at The Mens singles Wimbledon Championships in 1934 on the centre court. Fred is pictured playing a forehand shot against Czechoslovakia player Roderich Menzel (R Menzel)

Background imageCourt Collection: Fred Perry (GB) in action in the Wimbledon Mens Quarterfinals against George Lott (USA)

Fred Perry (GB) in action in the Wimbledon Mens Quarterfinals against George Lott (USA). Fred Perry won 6-4 2-6 7-5 10-8 Fred Perry won Wimbledon in 1934, 1935, and 1936 Picture taken 2nd July 1934

Background imageCourt Collection: Fred Perry (right) and Gottfried von Cramm (left) of Germany shake hands at the net after

Fred Perry (right) and Gottfried von Cramm (left) of Germany shake hands at the net after the Mens Wimbledon finals. Fred Perry won the final 6-1, 6-1, 6-0 Fred Perry won Wimbledon in 1934

Background imageCourt Collection: Fred Perry (GB) lunges to play a forehand at Wimbledon in the Mens semi finals again Jack

Fred Perry (GB) lunges to play a forehand at Wimbledon in the Mens semi finals again Jack Crawford of Australia. Fred Perry won the match 6-2 3-6 6-4 6-4 Picture taken 3rd July 1935

Background imageCourt Collection: Fred Perry falls yet smiles on the court at The Wimbledon Mens Tennis Championships 1935

Fred Perry falls yet smiles on the court at The Wimbledon Mens Tennis Championships 1935. He is playing against Marcel Rainville of Canada, who he beat 6-1 6-1 6-3 Picture taken 24th June 1935

Background imageCourt Collection: Fred Perry (GB) on the floor during his 1934 mens semi final match against Sidney Wood

Fred Perry (GB) on the floor during his 1934 mens semi final match against Sidney Wood (USA). Fred Perry won the match 6-3 3-6 7-5 5-7 6-3 Fred Perry won Wimbledon in 1934

Background imageCourt Collection: Fred Perry in action during the 1934 Mens Wimbledon Final

Fred Perry in action during the 1934 Mens Wimbledon Final. Fred Perry beat Jack Crawford of Australia in the final 6-3, 6-0, 7-5 Fred Perry won Wimbledon in 1934

Background imageCourt Collection: Fred Perry (pictured) (GB) competing at The Wimbledon Tennis Championships against

Fred Perry (pictured) (GB) competing at The Wimbledon Tennis Championships against Donald (Don) Budge of the USA in the Mens Semi finals Fred Perry won the match 5-7, 6-4, 6-3

Background imageCourt Collection: Fred Perry (GB) plays a back hand shot at the net, competing at the Wimbledon Tennis Mens

Fred Perry (GB) plays a back hand shot at the net, competing at the Wimbledon Tennis Mens Final against Gottfried von Cramm of Germany

Background imageCourt Collection: Fred Perry (GB) jumps to play a back hand ball at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships

Fred Perry (GB) jumps to play a back hand ball at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships second round match against W Hines.. Perry won the match 6-1, 7-5, 6-3

Background imageCourt Collection: Mens Singles Semi-Finals, Britains Fred Perry in Centre Court action against Jack

Mens Singles Semi-Finals, Britains Fred Perry in Centre Court action against Jack Crawford from Australia. Fred Perry won the match, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, and went on to win Wimbledon that year, 1935

Background imageCourt Collection: Trophies for Stockton Jazz Band, Teesside, October 1976

Trophies for Stockton Jazz Band, Teesside, October 1976

Background imageCourt Collection: Comedian Ken Dodd after being acquitted of tax evasion charges. Liverpool Crown Court

Comedian Ken Dodd after being acquitted of tax evasion charges. Liverpool Crown Court. 21st July 1989

Background imageCourt Collection: Ken Dodd, pictured arriving at court during his tax fraud trail. 6th June 1989

Ken Dodd, pictured arriving at court during his tax fraud trail. 6th June 1989

Background imageCourt Collection: Wimbledon Tennis Championships. 1954. Picture shows Mrs V Hurditch

Wimbledon Tennis Championships. 1954. Picture shows Mrs V Hurditch, lines woman, in the game between Miss M. Harrison (Great Britain) and Miss J Bradley. (USA) Picture taken 24th June 1954

Background imageCourt Collection: Tim Henman (Great Britain - in blue tracksuit top) and Richard Krajicek

Tim Henman (Great Britain - in blue tracksuit top) and Richard Krajicek (The Netherlands in White) walk onto the Wimbledon Centre Court to huge applause

Background imageCourt Collection: A Union Jack Face Painted fan of Tim Henman support the English tennis player during his

A Union Jack Face Painted fan of Tim Henman support the English tennis player during his Fourth Round Match of the Mens Singles with Hollands Richard Krajicek at Wimbledon Centre Court

Background imageCourt Collection: Eddie Chapman appeared at Bow Street today on an assault charge

Eddie Chapman appeared at Bow Street today on an assault charge. This was adjourned until 2nd April. He is pictured with his wife Betty. 5th February 1954

Background imageCourt Collection: Elton John arriving at court. Elton is asking for a bigger share of the 20 million his

Elton John arriving at court. Elton is asking for a bigger share of the 20 million his early records made. He said he was " very green behind the ears when he signed away a fortune in royalties

Background imageCourt Collection: Left to right, Paul White (From Hanover Drew) and Elton John

Left to right, Paul White (From Hanover Drew) and Elton John, pictured during a press statement about Elton Johns £ 2 Million sale of Watford FC. 8th December 1987

Background imageCourt Collection: Elton John, pictured during a press statement about his £

Elton John, pictured during a press statement about his £; 2 Million sale of Watford FC. 8th December 1987

Background imageCourt Collection: Left to right, Frank Pressland (Lawyer), Paul White (From Hanover Drew), Elton John

Left to right, Frank Pressland (Lawyer), Paul White (From Hanover Drew), Elton John, John Reid (Eltons manager) and Eddie Plumley (MD of Watford)

Background imageCourt Collection: Albert Finney outside law courts after a divorce hearing. 16th November 1978

Albert Finney outside law courts after a divorce hearing. 16th November 1978

Background imageCourt Collection: Maria Callas the opera singer and the Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis attend

Maria Callas the opera singer and the Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis attend the Law Courts in London to sue 77 year old Panaghis Vergottis

Background imageCourt Collection: Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis attend the Law Courts in London to sue 77 year

Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis attend the Law Courts in London to sue 77 year old Panaghis Vergottis, a Greek ship owner in connection with a deal involving the £ 1, 200

Background imageCourt Collection: Dorothy Squires outside the High Court. The Billy Reid v Dorothy Squires case continued

Dorothy Squires outside the High Court. The Billy Reid v Dorothy Squires case continued in the Chancery Division today. 14th March 1958

Background imageCourt Collection: Dorothy Squires outside the High Court. The Billy Reid v Dorothy Squires case continued

Dorothy Squires outside the High Court. The Billy Reid v Dorothy Squires case continued in the Chancery Division today. 14th March 1958

Background imageCourt Collection: George Michael in a car, during his failed court battle to be released from his Sony

George Michael in a car, during his failed court battle to be released from his Sony record contract. Pictured on the day a High Court judge dismissed his legal action against Sony Music

Background imageCourt Collection: George Michael pictured outside the Law Courts where he was giving evidence in his court

George Michael pictured outside the Law Courts where he was giving evidence in his court battle to split from his contract with Sony. 1st November 1993

Background imageCourt Collection: George Michael pictured at the Law Courts for his legal battle with Sony

George Michael pictured at the Law Courts for his legal battle with Sony. 18th October 1993

Background imageCourt Collection: George Michael arriving at the Law Courts for his legal battle with Sony

George Michael arriving at the Law Courts for his legal battle with Sony. 18th October 1993

Background imageCourt Collection: Singer George Michael leaving the High Court after the law suit against Sony

Singer George Michael leaving the High Court after the law suit against Sony. 1st November 1993

Background imageCourt Collection: George Michael at the High Court, during his failed court battle to be released from his

George Michael at the High Court, during his failed court battle to be released from his Sony record contract. Pictured on the day a High Court judge dismissed his legal action against Sony Music

Background imageCourt Collection: George Michael speaking to press during his failed court battle to be released from his

George Michael speaking to press during his failed court battle to be released from his Sony record contract. Pictured on the day a High Court judge dismissed his legal action against Sony Music

Background imageCourt Collection: it used to be the place where they handed out porridge - now its meals and pints

it used to be the place where they handed out porridge - now its meals and pints. Councillor Walter Ferrier is pictured in the new Court Restaurant

Background imageCourt Collection: Cynthia Lennon 27, at Law Courts in London, Friday 8th November 1968

Cynthia Lennon 27, at Law Courts in London, Friday 8th November 1968. Cynthia was granted a quickie divorce, decree nisi, from husband John Lennon, due to his adultery with 34 year old Yoko




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"The Court: A Tapestry of Stories and History" Step into the world of courts, where tales unfold and history is made. From the prestigious Tennis Championships at Wimbledon to the whimsical game played by Babar, king of the elephants, and Celeste in Jean de Brunhoff's enchanting illustrations from the 1930s. Journey to Granada's Alhambra, a majestic court that witnessed countless stories of love and power. Transport yourself back to 1893 when Carbolic Smoke Ball revolutionized legal battles with its groundbreaking case. Discover unexpected moments on Centre Court as a dandelion interrupts an intense match, reminding us that nature has its own way of making its presence known. Reflect upon family bonds through William Frederick Yeames' poignant painting "And when did you last see your father?" capturing emotions within a courtroom setting in 1878. Witness justice being served in a dramatic courtroom scene from 1828, where truth hangs delicately in balance. Feel the energy on a tennis court as a woman leaps with joy in the foreground while her partner awaits their next move. Marvel at Martin Luther defending himself before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V during the Diet in Worms in 1521, leaving an indelible mark on religious reform. Immerse yourself in Peterhouse at Cambridge University, where knowledge blossoms amidst ancient walls. Admire Joseph-Desire Court's masterpiece "The Deluge, " depicting chaos engulfing humanity as water cascades down relentlessly. Lastly, encounter Grigori Rasputin - enigmatic figure who held sway over Russia's court - captured frozen in time during his influential years. In this captivating tapestry woven with threads from various courts throughout history and imagination alike, we find ourselves immersed within narratives that shape our understanding of society and human nature itself.