Judge Jeffreys Collection

The White Hart, Taunton, Jeffreys Residence during "the Bloody Assizes"(engraving)
665740 The White Hart, Taunton, Jeffreys Residence during " the Bloody Assizes" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The White Hart, Taunton)

Romseys House in King Street, in which he entertained Judge Jeffreys (engraving)
2791785 Romseys House in King Street, in which he entertained Judge Jeffreys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romseys House in King Street)

Judge Jefferies beaten by the mob
LLM455973 Judge Jefferies beaten by the mob by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judge Jefferies beaten by the mob)

Sir George Jeffreys, Welsh judge (engraving)
820620 Sir George Jeffreys, Welsh judge (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir George Jeffreys (1645-1689), Welsh judge. Known as the Hanging Judge

Judge Jeffreys and Richard Baxter (engraving)
2792960 Judge Jeffreys and Richard Baxter (engraving) by Ward, Edgar Melville (1839-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judge Jeffreys and Richard Baxter)

Judge Jeffreys (engraving)
665741 Judge Jeffreys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judge Jeffreys. Illustration from The Comprehensive History of England (Gresham Publishing, 1902)

Old House in St Jamess Park, formerly the Residence of Judge Jeffreys (engraving)
1611449 Old House in St Jamess Park, formerly the Residence of Judge Jeffreys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old House in St Jamess Park)

Richard Baxter before Judge Jeffreys (engraving)
2791293 Richard Baxter before Judge Jeffreys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Baxter before Judge Jeffreys)

Richard Baxter before Judge Jeffreys, 1685 (engraving)
671130 Richard Baxter before Judge Jeffreys, 1685 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Baxter before Judge Jeffreys, 1685)

Dorchester, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Dorchester, 1898. Dorchester, historic market town in Dorset near the River Frome, site of the " Bloody Assizes" presided over by Judge Jeffreys after the Monmouth Rebellion

Lord Jeffries, (1645-1689), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lord Jeffries, (1645-1689), 1830. George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys (1645-1689) known as the Hanging Judge. Welsh judge educated at Westminster School, Trinity College, Cambridge and Inner Temple

Judge Jeffreys, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Judge Jeffreys, 1897. George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem (1645-1689), also known as The Hanging Judge, became notable during the reign of King James II

The Lord Chancellor (Judge Jeffreys) taken disguis d in Wapping, 1688
The Lord Chancellor taken disguis d in Wapping, 1688; Judge Jeffreys stands, surrounded by a hostile crowd, between two train band men

Lord Chancellor Jeffreys Taken in Wapping, 1688, (1903). George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem, PC (15 May 1645 - 18 April 1689), also known as The Hanging Judge

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"Judge Jeffreys: The Controversial Figure of the Bloody Assizes" Step into history at The White Hart in Taunton, where Judge Jeffreys once resided during the infamous "Bloody Assizes. " This engraving captures the essence of his presence, as he presided over trials that would forever stain his name. Playing cards depicting the aftermath of Monmouth's Rebellion in 1685 provide a chilling glimpse into the consequences faced by those who dared to challenge authority. In this black and white photo, we witness the somber aftermath of a rebellion crushed under Judge Jeffreys' iron fist. Romseys House on King Street served as a grand setting for entertaining Judge Jeffreys. Through this engraving, one can almost imagine lively discussions and tense debates taking place within its walls. However, not all encounters with they were pleasant. The image of him being beaten by an angry mob reminds us that even powerful figures are not immune to public outrage when justice is perceived as unjust. Sir George Jeffreys was more than just a Welsh judge; he became synonymous with cruelty and oppression. This engraving captures his stern countenance, reflecting both fear and respect from those who stood before him. In another striking engraving, we see Richard Baxter standing defiantly before Judge Jeffreys. Their encounter symbolizes an ideological clash between religious dissenters and a merciless legal system - an enduring image etched in history books. The old house in St James's Park stands as a reminder of Judge Jefferies' former residence. Its grandeur belies the dark secrets hidden within its walls - tales whispered about unfair trials and brutal punishments inflicted upon innocent souls. Richard Baxter's appearance before Judge Jefferies is immortalized yet again through another engrossing engraving from 1685. It serves as a haunting testament to their fateful meeting during these tumultuous times. Dorchester, 1898.