Magistrates Court Collection

New courthouse and police station, Bow Street, London, c1880 (coloured engraving)
3638198 New courthouse and police station, Bow Street, London, c1880 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New courthouse and police station)

Bradford Centenary Square 28888_046
Centenary Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire, 2016. SE1632

A court room scene
5616176 A court room scene; (add.info.: Illustration depicting two boys in the dock in a Magistrate's Court. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1852); Universal History Archive/UIG

Hamilton Square Birkenhead 28764_042
Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside. 2015. SJ3289

Hamilton Square Birkenhead 28764_040
Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside. 2015. SJ3289

Hamilton Square Birkenhead 28764_012
Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside. Birkenhead Town Hall, 2015. SJ3289

Evelina Haverfield and Mrs Pankhurst at Bow Street, c. 1909 (b/w photo)
2906435 Evelina Haverfield and Mrs Pankhurst at Bow Street, c.1909 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mrs Pankhurst leaves Bow Street with her daughter Christabel after being granted bail, 1912 (b/w photo)
2906441 Mrs Pankhurst leaves Bow Street with her daughter Christabel after being granted bail, 1912 (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Emmeline Pankhurst)

Chinese Magistrates Court, c. 1880-90 (b / w photo)
498549 Chinese Magistrates Court, c.1880-90 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

Magistrates Court, Peking, c. 1870 (b / w photo)
498643 Magistrates Court, Peking, c.1870 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

With the Allied Forces in China (litho)
1593356 With the Allied Forces in China (litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Allied Forces in China)

Bow Street Police Court, Westminster (b / w photo)
3637753 Bow Street Police Court, Westminster (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bow Street Police Court, Westminster)

The Magistrates Court, Port Elizabeth (b / w photo)
3092383 The Magistrates Court, Port Elizabeth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Magistrates Court, Port Elizabeth)

Bow Street Office Magistrates Court Law And Order
Bow Street Office. Bow Street Magistrates Court. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Scenes in London, c1830. No 25: two men at table, one smoking a pipe, the other a cheroot. No 26: a man ordering a meagre meal. No 27: a small Bluecoat boy challenges a large schoolfellow

Magistrates desk in the court room, Third District Court, New York City, 1924
Magistrates desk in the court room, Third District Court, Second Avenue and Second Street, New York City, 1924. From The Architectural Forum Volume XLI. [Rogers and Manson, New York, 1924]

A Bond and Judgement, Sir John Fielding presiding over the Bow Street Court, 1779
XJF380268 A Bond and Judgement, Sir John Fielding presiding over the Bow Street Court, 1779 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The police office Bow Street, 1825 (watercolour)
XJF3058178 The police office Bow Street, 1825 (watercolour) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Original police office in Bow Street)

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The Magistrates Court: A Historical Glimpse into the Halls of Justice Step back in time and explore the captivating world of the magistrates court through a series of intriguing images. From its humble beginnings to its significant role in shaping history, this iconic institution has witnessed countless tales unfold within its walls. In the heart of London, stands a majestic new courthouse and police station on Bow Street, captured in a vividly colored engraving from around 1880. This architectural marvel served as a symbol of justice for generations to come, witnessing both triumphs and trials that shaped society. One such momentous occasion occurred in 1909 when Evelina Haverfield and Mrs Pankhurst graced Bow Street with their presence. In an evocative black-and-white photograph, these pioneering women fought tirelessly for suffrage rights, leaving an indelible mark on history. Fast forward to 1912 when Mrs Pankhurst emerged from Bow Street alongside her daughter Christabel after being granted bail. The monochrome image captures their determination and resilience as they continued their fight for equality. Beyond London's borders lie other notable magistrates courts that have left their own imprints on history. Bradford Centenary Square stands tall as a testament to justice served while Hamilton Square Birkenhead exudes grandeur with its stunning architecture depicted in several captivating photographs. Venturing further eastward brings us to China where we catch glimpses of Chinese Magistrates Courts dating back to the late 19th century. These black-and-white snapshots offer us a window into another culture's legal system during times long gone by. Meanwhile, Peking's Magistrates Court takes center stage in another vintage photograph from around 1870. Its imposing facade hints at the weighty decisions made within those hallowed halls centuries ago.