Police Court Collection

A Birds Eye View of Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving)
1046903 A Birds Eye View of Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving) by Jobling, Robert (1841-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Birds Eye View of Newcastle-on-Tyne)

Disturbed Ireland (engraving)
1046176 Disturbed Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disturbed Ireland)

New York types (litho)
959136 New York types (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: New York types. Illustration for A Phil May Medley (Graphic, 1903).); © Look and Learn

Marylebone Police Court, Seymour Place (b / w photo)
3637751 Marylebone Police Court, Seymour Place (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marylebone Police Court, Seymour Place)

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 Arrest of the Duke of Orleans at Paris (engraving)
1047077 The Arrest of the Duke of Orleans at Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrest of the Duke of Orleans at Paris)

Russian Criminal Prisoners in Siberia (engraving)
1602948 Russian Criminal Prisoners in Siberia (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Criminal Prisoners in Siberia)

Sketches from "The Magistrate"at the Court Theatre (engraving)
1591065 Sketches from " The Magistrate" at the Court Theatre (engraving) by Ludlow, Henry (Hal) Stephen (b.1861)

New Police Court, Vincent-Square, Westminster (engraving)
1101645 New Police Court, Vincent-Square, Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Police Court, Vincent-Square, Westminster)

Thames Police Court, Charles Street, Stepney (b / w photo)
3637750 Thames Police Court, Charles Street, Stepney (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thames Police Court, Charles Street, Stepney)

Western Ways, First Impressions of New York, the Hoffman House Saloon (chromolitho)
1056423 Western Ways, First Impressions of New York, the Hoffman House Saloon (chromolitho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Western Ways, First Impressions of New York)

Source Size = 5033 x 3798
The Hyde Park Prosecutions: a Sketch in Marlborough Street Police Court, London

Russian Criminal Prisoners in Siberia: Old Offenders in the Police Court at Krasnoiarsk

Reminiscences of Old Bow Street Police Court, London, Uk, 1881: Prisoners on Their
Reminiscences of Old Bow Street Police Court, London, Uk, 1881: Prisoners on their Way to Gaol, a Halt for Refreshment

The Prosecution of the freiheit : Examination of Herr Johann most at The
The Prosecution of the freiheit : Examination of Herr Johann most at the Old Bow Street Police Court, London, Uk, 1881

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"Unveiling the Drama: A Glimpse into the World of Police Courts" Step into a time machine and witness history unfold as we take you on a captivating journey through various police courts around the world. From Newcastle-on-Tyne to Dublin, from New York to Paris, these engravings and photographs offer a bird's eye view of the intriguing scenes that unfolded within these hallowed halls. In "A Birds Eye View of Newcastle-on-Tyne, " we are transported to England's northeast, where justice was dispensed with an iron fist. The engraving captures the essence of this bustling city and hints at the secrets hidden behind its court doors. The "Examination of Manning and his wife at the Police Court" reveals a tale shrouded in mystery. What transgressions led this couple to stand before the judge? Were they innocent victims or cunning criminals? Only within those walls can their fate be decided. Across borders, we find ourselves amidst "The Conspiracy to murder Government Officials in Dublin. " The engraving depicts twenty prisoners anxiously awaiting their fate at the Police Court. What drove them to conspire against authority? Their stories intertwine with Ireland's troubled past, leaving us pondering over their motivations. Venturing across continents, our lens turns towards America with "New York types. " This lithograph showcases diverse characters who found themselves entangled in New York City's vibrant police court scene. Each face tells a story - tales of hope or despair etched upon their features. Closer to home, we delve into London's judicial system through haunting black-and-white photographs. At Marylebone Police Court in Seymour Place and Bow Street Police Court in Westminster, lives intersected under watchful eyes – justice served or denied? Our historical exploration takes an unexpected turn as we witness dramatic events beyond traditional courtrooms. In "The Arrest of Duke Orleans at Paris, " royalty faces judgment like any other citizen, reminding us that no one is above the law.