Antique Framed Print : Crowds waiting for news outside the Tichborne Trial
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Crowds waiting for news outside the Tichborne Trial
The final hour of the long running Tichborne trial, for the conviction of Mr Arthur Orton for perjury. The crowds gather in the surrounding streets for the verdict. Mr Orton was sentenced to fourteen years imprisonment, for claiming to be Mr Roger Tichborne. Mr Tichborne had disappeared at sea in 1854, twelve years later Orton appeared in Australia claiming to be the late Tichborne
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1854 1874 Appeared Arthur Claiming Conviction Crowds Disappeared Final Fourteen Gather Hour Imprisonment Orton Roger Running Sentenced Surrounding Tichborne Trial Twelve Verdict Waiting Years Perjury
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 21.8cm (9.6" x 8.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the final hour of the Tichborne Trial, a historic legal case that gripped the world in the late 19th century. The scene unfolds on the streets of London, as the crowds eagerly await the verdict in the long-running trial of Mr. Arthur Orton. In 1854, Roger Tichborne, a wealthy Englishman, had disappeared at sea. Twelve years later, Orton, who had recently arrived in Australia, claimed to be the late Tichborne. The trial began in 1874, and for over a year, the British public followed the proceedings with bated breath. The image shows the intense anticipation of the crowd as they gather outside the Old Bailey Courthouse, the final decision in the case now imminent. The atmosphere is electric, with people of all ages and social classes united in their interest in the trial. The men in top hats and women in elegant dresses stand patiently, some holding parasols to shield themselves from the sun, while others lean against the railings or cling to the arms of friends. The conviction of Mr. Orton for perjury was a significant moment in the trial, marking the end of the deception and bringing closure to the Tichborne family and the British public. Orton was sentenced to fourteen years imprisonment, a harsh penalty for the time, reflecting the seriousness of the crime and the public's desire for justice. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when a single trial could capture the imagination of an entire nation and bring people together in their pursuit of truth and justice.
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