Magistrates Collection (#3)

The Proctor And Parator. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R. Green Published London 1893
The Proctor And Parator. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

The Fasces, an axe tied to a bundle of sticks, the symbol of Ancient Roman magistrates, which was adopted as their emblem by the Italian Fascists in the 20th century

At the Palace of Justice, c. 1862-65 (pen & ink, gouache and w / c on paper)
XIR191461 At the Palace of Justice, c.1862-65 (pen & ink, gouache and w/c on paper) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 14x23 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; French

Roman Praetor
A Roman PRAETOR : originally magistrates, as time goes on the praetors acquire increasing authority and eventually become consuls

el libro Politica para corregidores de Jeronimo Castillo Between 1511 and 1608, This work is presented " in dialogue" with the last historic edition of Medina of the Field

Ticket to Review of Scottish Volunteers, Edinburgh, Scotland
Ticket to Review of Scottish Volunteers by Queen Victoria on the Grand Stand at Queens Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, on 25 August 1881. 1881

Cartoon, F N Charrington, temperance worker
Cartoon, Frederick Nicholas Charrington (1850-1936), English social reformer and evangelical Christian who devoted himself to temperance work. He was a member of the Charrington Brewery family

Koch Street, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa, with Resident Magistrates Office on the right. Date: circa 1910

Office of the Justice of the Peace, Praslin, Seychelles
Office of the Justice of the Peace, Praslin Island, Seychelles, Indian Ocean. 1910

Magistrates court, Kuling (Lushan), China circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Woman police officer taking oath in court, London
Woman police officer taking the oath from the witness box in a magistrates court, London. She is wearing the Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s

Woman police officer giving evidence in court, London
Woman police officer giving evidence from the witness box in a magistrates court, London. She is wearing the Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s

Masons and Police
When Paris magistrates led by police commissioner Jean de Lespinay seek to break up a Masonic meeting, the duc d Antin defies them, but the Lodge is eventually closed Date: 10 October 1737

Bow Street Police Station, Covent Garden, London
Bow Street Police Station and Magistrates Court, Covent Garden, London. Date: circa 1910

Bow Street and Great Northern Rail office, London
Bow Street Magistrates Court and the Great Northern Rail office, Covent Garden, London. Date: circa 1910

Bow Street Magistrates Court with policemen outside, London
Bow Street Magistrates Court with policemen outside, Covent Garden, London. circa 1905

South Africa - Magistrates Court & Post Office, Beaconsfiel
Magistrates Court & Post Office, Beaconsfield, Northern Cape, South Africa. Date: 1900s

South Africa - Magistrates Court, King Williams Town
Magistrates Court, King Williams Town, near East London, Amatole, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Now a National Monument Date: 1900s

Chinese court with the judicial power exercised by a mandarin at the time of the Qing Dynasty. Illustration in travel magazine El viagero ilustrado (The Illustrated traveler). Year 3. No. 7

South Africa - Beaufort West Dutch Church and Magistrates C
Black and white image of Dutch Reformed Mother Church and Magistrates Court, Beaufort West, Western Cape, South Africa.. Part of Box 287, South Africa Diamond Mines, Boswell Collection

Suffragette Window Smashing Bow Street
This shows a large queue of people, surrounded by police, waiting to enter Bow Street Magistrates Court. Captioned on reverse, Window Smashing Continued

Christabel Pankhurst Bow Street 1908. Christabel and Emmeline Pankhurst leaving Bow Street Magistrates Court in October 1908

W Kinnard, Magistrate
W KINNARD one of the magistrates of the Thames police, London Date: circa1820

Trial of the Camorra, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346330 Trial of the Camorra, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 26th March 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Bailliage or Tribunal of the Kings Bailiff, facsimile of a wood engraving in
KW260552 Bailliage or Tribunal of the Kings Bailiff, facsimile of a wood engraving in Praxis Rerum Civilium by Josse Damhoudere (1507-81) from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84)

Celebration of the mass for the magistrature at the Sainte Chapelle, c. 1849 (litho)
XIR242866 Celebration of the mass for the magistrature at the Sainte Chapelle, c.1849 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Courthouse scene in Australia - cartoon by Phil May
A Reminiscence of Australia. Bush Magistrate (to visiting Magistrates who have had a wild night) - " Look here, Fellers, before we go on wid this case

Magistrate at Bow Street Magistrates Court, London. Date: 1892

Balloon event, Charles Green, Macclesfield
Charles Green ballooning poster advertising his 74th ascent, under the patronage of the Mayor and Magistrates, from the Gas Works near Waters Green, Macclesfield

Native court in session - Dakar, Senegal
A native court in session - Dakar, Senegal. A fine example of a judges bench ! Date: circa 1904

Thomas Hedderwick
Thomas Charles Hunter Hedderwick (1850 - 1918), Liberal party politician, MP for Wick Burghs in Scotland from 1896 to 1900. Appointed London Metropolitan Police Magistrate in 1910. Date: 1910

Casimir Guilhem attacks French magistrates
French magistrates are attacked by a mentally disturbed assassin, Casimir Guilhem who accused the court of ignoring law. Date: 1860

Old Man arrested - eyes covered
Walter Parsons (aged 63) arrested and walked by two Policemen to Penzance Magistrates Court. One of the coppers partially obscures the photographers view of the felon with a folded sheaf of papers

Training Ship, Mount Edgcumbe Band, Saltash, Cornwall
The Mount Edgcumbe Industrial Training Ship for Homeless and Destitute Boys was established at Saltash in Cornwall in 1877

Training Ship Mount Edgcumbe, Saltash, Cornwall
The Mount Edgcumbe Industrial Training Ship for Homeless and Destitute Boys was established at Saltash in Cornwall in 1877

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"Magistrates: Guardians of Justice and Reform in Historical Institutions" From the Newport Riot to Suffragettes Gathered at Bow Street, magistrates played a pivotal role in maintaining order and implementing reform in various institutions across the United Kingdom. In St Vincent's Industrial School, Dartford, Kent, these dedicated individuals ensured that troubled youth received guidance and education to turn their lives around. Similarly, in Industrial Schools like Buxton near Norwich, Norfolk and Ashford, Kent, magistrates worked tirelessly to provide a second chance for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. The Bridge of Allan in Scotland witnessed the transformative impact as they oversaw The Bridge - an institution committed to rehabilitating young offenders. Meanwhile, on Training Ship Southampton in Hull, Yorkshire, these guardians of justice instilled discipline and skills into wayward youths seeking redemption. Northumberland Village Homes for Girls became a haven under the watchful eyes of compassionate magistrates who aimed to empower young girls with education and support. In Maryhill Glasgow's Industrial School for Girls too; these tireless advocates sought to uplift vulnerable girls through education and rehabilitation. Not limited by geographical boundaries or societal issues alone; magistrates extended their influence even amidst political turmoil. As highlighted by suffragette Ruthless Rhymes of Martial Militants; they faced challenges while upholding justice during times when women fought relentlessly for their rights. Lastly but not leastly Liberton Industrial School situated in Edinburgh served as yet another testament to the unwavering commitment shown by magistrates towards reforming troubled youth. In all these instances mentioned above – whether it be quelling riots or empowering marginalized groups –magistrates stood firm as pillars of justice within society’s most challenging corners. Their dedication remains etched within history books as reminders that compassion coupled with authority can bring about positive change even amidst adversity.