Inn Of Court Collection

Lincolns Inn, London, 1884. Artist: John Crowther
Interior view of Lincolns Inn, New Hall, London, 1884; looking towards the upper table

Staple Inn, Holborn, London, 1924-1926. Artist: Humphrey Joel
Staple Inn, Holborn, 1924-1926. Staple Inn, the last surviving Inn of Chancery, dates from 1585. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume III

The banquet given to M. Berryer in the Middle Temple Hall by the members of the English Bar, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The banquet given to M. Berryer in the Middle Temple Hall [in London] by the members of the English Bar, 1864. 'We give an Illustration of the festive scene in the Middle Tempie Hall

Old Chambers in Middle-Temple-Lane, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Old Chambers in Middle-Temple-Lane, [London], 1857. It may suffice to say, without stating the events from which the Inns of Court derive their origin, that in the reign of Henry III

'The Old Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Old Buildings, Lincoln's Inn, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

'Picturesque London -- The Middle Temple Hall and Gardens, 1890. Creators: HW Brewer, Edward Killingworth Johnson
'Picturesque London -- The Middle Temple Hall and Gardens, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Chrysanthemums, in the Inner Temple Garden, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Chrysanthemums, in the Inner Temple Garden, 1854. The collection...consists of above 200 varieties...Accordingly, this year's display is one of the best shows of the kind

Middle Temple Hall - Mr. Serjeant Miller's Farewell, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Middle Temple Hall - Mr. Serjeant Miller's Farewell, 1850. Lawyers ceremony in London. Mr. Miller...has just been elevated to the degree of Serjeant-at-Law

The Lord Chancellor receiving the Judges in the Middle Temple, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Lord Chancellor receiving the Judges in the Middle Temple, [London], 1862. The Lord Chancellor's levee. On Monday week the Courts of Law met after the long vacation

Seldon, (1584-1654), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Seldon, (1584-1654), 1830. John Selden (1584-1654) English jurist, scholar of Englands ancient laws and constitution and specialist in Jewish law

Sir Edmund Anderson, (1530-1605), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir Edmund Anderson, (1530-1605), 1830. Sir Edmund Anderson (1530-1605), educated at Inner Temple. Chief Justice of the Common Pleas under Elizabeth I, sat as judge at the trial of Mary

Fetter Lane, rear of Barnards Inn, City of London, 1879 (b / w photo)
1786097 Fetter Lane, rear of Barnards Inn, City of London, 1879 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

View of Middle Temple Gate House, London, 1885 (b / w photo)
1812992 View of Middle Temple Gate House, London, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English

View of Grays Inn Hall, London, 1885 (b / w photo)
1812988 View of Grays Inn Hall, London, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

View of Lincolns Inn Old Square, London, 1876 (b / w photo)
1812987 View of Lincolns Inn Old Square, London, 1876 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

View of Staple Inn, London, 1885 (b / w photo)
1812985 View of Staple Inn, London, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: View of Staple Inn with gardens)

View of Lincolns Inn Gateway, London, 1876 (b / w photo)
1812986 View of Lincolns Inn Gateway, London, 1876 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

View of Barnards Inn, 1879 (b / w photo)
1812990 View of Barnards Inn, 1879 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: View of Barnard Inn)

John Palmer, Barrister of the Inner Temple, 1749 (oil on canvas)
XYC134474 John Palmer, Barrister of the Inner Temple, 1749 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 76x63.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

View of Clements Inn Garden House, 1885 (b / w photo)
1812994 View of Clements Inn Garden House, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

View of Middle Temple Hall interior, London, 1885 (b / w photo)
1812993 View of Middle Temple Hall interior, London, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

View of water fountain at Middle Temple Fountain Court, London, 1884 (b / w photo)
1812991 View of water fountain at Middle Temple Fountain Court, London, 1884 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

View of Barnards Inn, London, 1879 (b / w photo)
1812989 View of Barnards Inn, London, 1879 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright

John Palmer, Barrister of the Inner Temple, 1749. Creator: William Hogarth
John Palmer, Barrister of the Inner Temple; John Palmer, 1749

The Great Hall, Lincolns Inn - the Royal Dejeuner, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Great Hall, Lincolns Inn - the Royal Dejeuner, 1845. Banquet in the Great Hall at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London. The new complex was designed by Philip Hardwick

The Library, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Library, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Exterior at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London. The new complex was designed by Philip Hardwick

Eastern or garden front, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Eastern or garden front, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Exterior at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London. The new complex was designed by Philip Hardwick

West front, Lincolns Inn Fields, 1845. Creator: Unknown
West front, Lincolns Inn Fields, 1845. Exterior at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London. The new complex was designed by Philip Hardwick

Drawing-room chimney piece, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Drawing-room chimney piece, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Mantelpiece and open fire at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London

The Great Hall, south end, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Great Hall, south end, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Great Hall at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London. The new complex was designed by Philip Hardwick

Her Majestys State Chair, Great Hall, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Throne used by Queen Victoria during the official opening of new buildings at Lincolns Inn

The Great Hall lantern of Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Great Hall lantern of Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Belvedere and weathervane at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London. The new complex was designed by Philip Hardwick

The kitchen of Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The kitchen of Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Interior at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London. The new complex was designed by Philip Hardwick

Statue of Queen Victoria, on the Great South Gable, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Sculpture of Victoria at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court in London

Plan of Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Plan of Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Architectural drawing of Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London, showing: Great Dining Hall-dais, Octagonal Vestibule, Council-room

The Library - presentation of the address, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Members of the legal profession in the library at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London

The Octagon Vestibule, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Octagon Vestibule, Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Interior at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London. The new complex was designed by Philip Hardwick

Lincolns Inn, of which Bentham became a member in 1817, 1943. Creator: J Marsh
Lincolns Inn, of which Bentham became a member in 1817, (1943). View of Lincolns Inn, one of the four Inns of Court in London

Lord Thurlow, (1731-1806), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lord Thurlow, (1731-1806), 1830. Edward Thurlow (1731-1806) British lawyer and Tory politician educated at Kings School, Canterbury, Caius College, Cambridge and Inner Temple

N. Rowe, (1674-1718), 1830. Creator: Unknown
N. Rowe, (1674-1718), 1830. Nicholas Rowe (1674-1718) English poet and dramatist educated at Highgate school, Westminster and Middle Temple

Prynne, (1600-1669), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Prynne, (1600-1669), 1830. William Prynne (1600-1669) English lawyer, author, and polemicist educated at Oriel College, Oxford and Lincolns Inn

W. Pitt, (1759-1806), 1830. Creator: Unknown
W. Pitt, (1759-1806), 1830. William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) British Tory, educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge and Lincolns Inn

Quarles, (c1592-1644), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Quarles, (c1592-1644), 1830. Francis Quarles (c1592-1644) English poet educated at Christs College, Cambridge and Lincolns Inn

Lord Jeffries, (1645-1689), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lord Jeffries, (1645-1689), 1830. George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys (1645-1689) known as the Hanging Judge. Welsh judge educated at Westminster School, Trinity College, Cambridge and Inner Temple

G. Gascoigne, (c1535-1577), 1830. Creator: Unknown
G. Gascoigne, (c1535-1577), 1830. George Gascoigne (c1535-1577) English poet, soldier and courtier, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge and Middle Temple, disinherited by his father for debts

Sir J. Fortescue, (c1394-1479), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir J. Fortescue, (c1394-1479), 1830. Sir John Fortescue (c1394-1479) English Chief Justice of the Kings Bench, educated at Exeter College, Oxford, appointed governor of Lincolns Inn three times

Sir J. Holt, (1642-1710), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir J. Holt, (1642-1710), 1830. Sir John Holt (1642-1710) English lawyer and served as Lord Chief Justice of England from 17 April 1689 to his death, educated at Grays Inn and Oriel College, Oxford

Egerton, (1540-1617), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Egerton, (1540-1617), 1830. Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley, 1st Viscount Brackley (1540-1617) English nobleman, judge and statesman, educated at Brasenose College

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Inns of Court. From its humble beginnings to its grandeur, these captivating images transport us to a bygone era. The first image takes us back to 1584, where we catch a glimpse of Seldon, an influential figure who left his mark on legal history. Though the creator remains unknown, their artistry beautifully captures the essence of this renowned scholar. Moving forward to 1830, we encounter Sir Edmund Anderson, another prominent figure within the legal realm. The artist's identity may be shrouded in mystery, but their work allows us to appreciate Anderson's legacy that continues to inspire generations. As we venture into Fetter Lane in 1879 through a black and white photograph, Barnards Inn reveals itself from behind with an air of secrecy. This hidden gem nestled within the City of London holds countless stories waiting to be unraveled. Our journey then leads us towards Middle Temple Gate House in 1885. The monochromatic tones add a touch of nostalgia as we gaze upon this architectural marvel that has witnessed centuries' worth of legal proceedings unfold within its walls. Grays Inn Hall comes into view next—a majestic structure frozen in time since 1885. Its imposing presence speaks volumes about the importance bestowed upon it by those seeking justice and knowledge throughout history. Lincolns Inn Old Square beckons us with its timeless charm captured in a black and white photo from 1876. This serene square invites contemplation amidst bustling city life—an oasis for legal minds seeking solace and inspiration. Staple Inn emerges before our eyes—its intricate architecture standing tall against time's relentless march. Through an image taken in 1885, we witness how this historic building has weathered storms while remaining steadfast as one of London's iconic landmarks. A gateway awaits at Lincolns Inn Gateway—a portal connecting past and present since 1876.