L Aw Collection (#33)

London policeman directing tourists
A London policeman directing tourists to their destination

Charles Alfred Cripps, 1st Baron Parmoor
Charles Alfred Cripps, first Baron Parmoor lawyer and politician

Virginia City Courthouse, Virginia City, Nevada, United States of America, North America

High Court, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

The Royal Courts of Justice, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

a Thumb print
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Police evidence bags for ensuring that evidential items remain uncontaminated
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Policemen on the streets of Manchester UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The Law of Gortyna, massive stone tablets dating from the 5th century BC, Gortyn, island of Crete, Greece, Mediterranean, Europe

Stone tablets engraved with the laws of Gortyna, Gortyna, south coast, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Law Courts (Royal Courts of Justice), Fleet Street, London, England, UK, Europe

The High Court building, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Caxton / Bishops
THE BISHOPS - represented as Judges Date: 1474

The Duplicate Tables
Having broken the first edition in anger, Moses obtains from God a second set of the Law, which the people this time receive with respect

Moses Obtains the Law
He obtains the Law from God on Mount Sinai

William III & Family
William With his sister-in-law (later queen) Anne, her husband George of Denmark & their son William duke of Gloucester (d. 1700). Mary (d. 1694) pictured in medallion

Lollards Prison
Part of Lambeth Palace, designed to house the followers of Wyclif - known as Lollards - who opposed some of the teachings of the Church

Wood Street Compter
WOOD STREET COMPTER used mostly for debtors but also as an overflow for Newgate : demolished in 1816

Savoy Prison, London
Part of the old Savoy Palace, used at this time as a military prison

1841 / Anti-Corn Law Meet
A meeting of the Anti-Corn Law League, in Newalls Buildings, Manchester

Policemans Head
Constable 345 - a Victorian policeman

Paule De Viguier / Page
PAULE DE VIGUIER LA BELLE Lady of Toulouse, so beautiful that the city fathers passed a law requiring her to go out once a day

Police / Standard Uniform
Two London policeman stand chatting in their standard uniform, while their colleagues ticks off a small boy with a wooden hoop, who has been making mischief

Police in Night Uniform
A London policeman in his night uniform

Police in Wet Weather
A London policeman in his wet weather uniform

Tables of the Law
Moses comes down from Mount Sinai carrying the Tables of the Law

Police Court
Marlborough Street police court

Newgate Prison 1735
Prisoners in Newgate prison

Procession of Judges
Procession of judges at Westminster Abbey, a custom before the opening of the Law Courts

Trial by Combat
Two Knights engaging in single combat, the results of which will be decided by the Judgment of God

Battenberg / Prince Henry
HENRY PRINCE OF BATTENBERG German royal, who became son- in-law to Victoria by marrying her daughter Beatrice in 1885

The Old Boys
The old boys, upholders of law and order, send in the police and the army to deal with unwelcome dissidents who preseume to question their authority

Josiah and the Book
During the reign of this king of Judah an ancient book of Judaic law is discovered (probably Deuteronomy) and he has it made part of the law of the land

Moses Breaks the Tables
He comes down from Mt Sinai bringing the Tables of the Law, only to find the Israelites worshipping a Golden Calf instead; angry, he breaks the tablets

Sir William Nicholson
SIR WILLIAM NICHOLSON artist, noted for posters with his brother in law James Pryde, as the Beggarstaff Brothers

Borodin - Igor - 7
Vladimir Galitsky, Igors dissolute brother in law, who will fall for the Tartar Khans daughter Kontchakovna and find himself torn between love and duty

Dartmoor Prison
A splendid birds-eye view of the recently built Dartmoor Prison and English Barracks. Prisoners from the Napoleonic Wars helped build the jail

Leipzig / Lawcourt C1900
Leipzig: the law courts

Law Courts / Liebig C1900
the Law Courts in the Strand/Fleet Street

Recording Eye Prints
An invention by two doctors: the eye print; recording the pattern made by veins on the retina, which differs for every individual. Science aiding the criminologist

Bridewell Prison
View of the exterior of Bridewell

Policeman & Police Car
A policeman wearing white armbands used when directing traffic, stands next to a police car with a Stop Police sign on the back

Discipline at Newgate
General indiscipline amongst male inmates (young and old) in a dormitory cell at Newgate

John Law (Schenk)
JOHN LAW Scottish financier in France, promoter of the Mississippi Scheme

RUDD TRIAL
Mrs Margaret Caroline Rudd on her Trial at the New Sessions House, in the Old Bailey (London)

Father Brown in Court
THE WISDOM OF FATHER BROWN The priestly detective gives evidence in court

Mettray : a Dormitory
METTRAY (near Tours) Open agricultural and industrial colony for juvenile offenders, 1839-1939 : BOYS IN THEIR DORMITORY, WHERE THEY SLEEP IN HAMMOCKS

Judge Checks Appearance
A newly appointed judge contemplates his reflection, before taking his place on the judges bench, presiding over a court : his wife and clerk inspect him carefully

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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.