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From ancient rights to modern marvels, the legal world is full of fascinating stories and innovations

Background imageLegal Collection: Stroud, the notorious cheat, whipped at the Cart s-Tail from Charing Cross to Whitehall (engraving)

Stroud, the notorious cheat, whipped at the Cart s-Tail from Charing Cross to Whitehall (engraving)
1094562 Stroud, the notorious cheat, whipped at the Cart s-Tail from Charing Cross to Whitehall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stroud)

Background imageLegal Collection: The Military Commission for the trial of eight civilians charged with the assassination of

The Military Commission for the trial of eight civilians charged with the assassination of President Lincoln
PNP386820 The Military Commission for the trial of eight civilians charged with the assassination of President Lincoln, May 1865 (b/w photo) by Brady

Background imageLegal Collection: Spit Fires. Sessions House, Clerkenwell (coloured engraving)

Spit Fires. Sessions House, Clerkenwell (coloured engraving)
582909 Spit Fires. Sessions House, Clerkenwell (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spit Fires)

Background imageLegal Collection: DDE-90038915

DDE-90038915
Evening below the US Capitol Building, Washington DC, USA. Date: 15/04/2014

Background imageLegal Collection: DDE-90038909

DDE-90038909
Early morning at the US Capitol Building in Washington DC, USA. Date: 21/01/2013

Background imageLegal Collection: DDE-90038906

DDE-90038906
Twilight below the US Capitol building, Washington DC, USA. Date: 21/01/2013

Background imageLegal Collection: DDE-90038905

DDE-90038905
Ulysses S. Grant statue and the US Capitol Building at twilight, Washington DC, USA. Date: 21/01/2013

Background imageLegal Collection: DDE-90038904

DDE-90038904
Twilight below the US Capitol Building and statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Washington DC, USA. Date: 21/01/2013

Background imageLegal Collection: The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Cross-Examination of Captain O Shea by Sir

The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Cross-Examination of Captain O Shea by Sir Creator: Unknown
The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Cross-Examination of Captain O Shea by Sir Charles Russell, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38

Background imageLegal Collection: The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Captain O Shea in the Witness Box, 1888

The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Captain O Shea in the Witness Box, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; Captain O Shea in the Witness Box, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageLegal Collection: The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday November 17. 1888, 1888. Creator: Unknown

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday November 17. 1888, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday November 17. 1888, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageLegal Collection: The Special Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice, 1888. Creator: Unknown

The Special Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Special Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageLegal Collection: The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; the salute before the duel

The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; the salute before the duel, Sir Richard Web Creator: Unknown
The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice; the salute before the duel, Sir Richard Webster(Leading council for the Times)

Background imageLegal Collection: Roman lictors, bodyguards to magistrates, in toga and laurel wreath

Roman lictors, bodyguards to magistrates, in toga and laurel wreath, with their ceremonial fasces or bipennis
6339982 Roman lictors, bodyguards to magistrates, in toga and laurel wreath, with their ceremonial fasces or bipennis by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Roman lictors, bodyguards to magistrates)

Background imageLegal Collection: Victorian court scene with lawyer cross-examining a child (wood engraving)

Victorian court scene with lawyer cross-examining a child (wood engraving)
3245415 Victorian court scene with lawyer cross-examining a child (wood engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Background imageLegal Collection: Elevated view downtown, city centre showing the illuminated Tribunal de Justica (Court of Justice)

Elevated view downtown, city centre showing the illuminated Tribunal de Justica (Court of Justice) building, Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

Background imageLegal Collection: Turkish Law Courts - The trial of Ihsan Eryavuz, also known as 'Topcu'Ihsan ('Artilleryman'Ihsan)

Turkish Law Courts - The trial of Ihsan Eryavuz, also known as "Topcu"Ihsan ("Artilleryman"Ihsan)
Turkish Law Courts - The trial of Ihsan Eryavuz, also known as " Topcu" Ihsan (" Artilleryman" Ihsan), Mehmet Ihsan Bey (1877-1947) - a Turkish career officer

Background imageLegal Collection: Sanhedrin convened by Napoleon 1807 (engraving)

Sanhedrin convened by Napoleon 1807 (engraving)
3789989 Sanhedrin convened by Napoleon 1807 (engraving); (add.info.: Grand Sanhedrin convened by Napoleon 1807. (Assembly of Jewish notables summoned in April 1806 by Emperor Napoleon to consider a)

Background imageLegal Collection: One Robs on the Side of the Law, December 1898. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen

One Robs on the Side of the Law, December 1898. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
One Robs on the Side of the Law, December 1898

Background imageLegal Collection: The Judgement of Zaleucus, 1605 / 10. Creator: Otto Van Veen

The Judgement of Zaleucus, 1605 / 10. Creator: Otto Van Veen
The Judgement of Zaleucus, 1605/10

Background imageLegal Collection: Lincolns Inn Gate, Chancery Lane, London

Lincolns Inn Gate, Chancery Lane, London
6340498 Lincolns Inn Gate, Chancery Lane, London by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Lincolns Inn Gate, Chancery Lane, London)

Background imageLegal Collection: Staples Inn, Holborn

Staples Inn, Holborn
6340470 Staples Inn, Holborn by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Staples Inn, Holborn. Tudor building originally attached to Grays Inn, one of four Inns of Court)

Background imageLegal Collection: Francois Hotman, on his deathbed, 1524-1590

Francois Hotman, on his deathbed, 1524-1590
6039919 Francois Hotman, on his deathbed, 1524-1590. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Hotman, on his deathbed, 1524-1590. French Protestant lawyer and writer)

Background imageLegal Collection: Matthew Wesenbeck, 1531-1586, Belgian jurist

Matthew Wesenbeck, 1531-1586, Belgian jurist
6039905 Matthew Wesenbeck, 1531-1586, Belgian jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Wesenbeck, 1531-1586, Belgian jurist and student of Gabriel Mudaeus)

Background imageLegal Collection: John of Imola, 1370-1436, Italian jurist

John of Imola, 1370-1436, Italian jurist
6039896 John of Imola, 1370-1436, Italian jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giovanni Nicoletti, John of Imola, Johannes de Imola, 1370-1436, Italian jurist)

Background imageLegal Collection: Jason de Mayno, 1435-1519, Italian jurist

Jason de Mayno, 1435-1519, Italian jurist
6039895 Jason de Mayno, 1435-1519, Italian jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jason de Mayno, 1435-1519, Giasone del Maino, Italian jurist)

Background imageLegal Collection: View of Middle Temple Gate House, London, 1885 (b / w photo)

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

Background imageLegal Collection: View of Grays Inn Hall, London, 1885 (b / w photo)

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

Background imageLegal Collection: View of Staple Inn, London, 1885 (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageLegal Collection: Remick Morrison Waite (1816-88), Chief Justice of the USA; photo by Benjamin Falk

Remick Morrison Waite (1816-88), Chief Justice of the USA; photo by Benjamin Falk
AQS336849 Remick Morrison Waite (1816-88), Chief Justice of the USA; photo by Benjamin Falk, New York (albumen photo) by American Photographer

Background imageLegal Collection: Instructing the Lawyer (oil on canvas)

Instructing the Lawyer (oil on canvas)
1766663 Instructing the Lawyer (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Walter Jenks (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Instructing the Lawyer. Walter Jenks Morgan (1847-1924)

Background imageLegal Collection: Constitutional Convention: collection of letters and documents signed by 54 of the 55

Constitutional Convention: collection of letters and documents signed by 54 of the 55
2561293 Constitutional Convention: collection of letters and documents signed by 54 of the 55 delegates to the historic 1787 Convention (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561290-92) by American School

Background imageLegal Collection: Commission of bankruptcy, 20th July 1786 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561291-93)

Commission of bankruptcy, 20th July 1786 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561291-93)
2561290 Commission of bankruptcy, 20th July 1786 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561291-93) by Franklin, Benjamin (1706-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constitutional Convention)

Background imageLegal Collection: The Police Court, 1867 (oil on canvas)

The Police Court, 1867 (oil on canvas)
CH401599 The Police Court, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Henderson, Charles Cooper (1803-77); 25.4x35.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageLegal Collection: The Mocking of Christ (oil on canvas)

The Mocking of Christ (oil on canvas)
990182 The Mocking of Christ (oil on canvas) by Bellis, Antonio de (active c. 1636-1657/1658); 129x96.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: the Mocking of Christ. Antonio de Bellis (c.1616-c.1656)

Background imageLegal Collection: Palace Corridor Scene; Scene de Couloir au Palais, c. 1905 (oil on canvas)

Palace Corridor Scene; Scene de Couloir au Palais, c. 1905 (oil on canvas)
652866 Palace Corridor Scene; Scene de Couloir au Palais, c.1905 (oil on canvas) by Forain, Jean Louis (1852-1931); 60x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLegal Collection: The Merchant Of Venice (engraving)

The Merchant Of Venice (engraving)
5227041 The Merchant Of Venice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant Of Venice)

Background imageLegal Collection: A Woman Swearing a Child to a Grave Citizen (engraving)

A Woman Swearing a Child to a Grave Citizen (engraving)
5226732 A Woman Swearing a Child to a Grave Citizen (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Woman Swearing a Child to a Grave Citizen)

Background imageLegal Collection: Study of a Lawyer; Etude d un Avocat; Honore Daumier (1808-1879)

Study of a Lawyer; Etude d un Avocat; Honore Daumier (1808-1879)
826595 Study of a Lawyer; Etude d un Avocat; Honore Daumier (1808-1879), (watercolour and pencil on paper laid on board) by Daumier

Background imageLegal Collection: The Claimant (engraving)

The Claimant (engraving)
3635174 The Claimant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Claimant. Illustration for Mysteries of Police and Crime by Arthur Griffiths (Cassell, c 1898)

Background imageLegal Collection: Roger Charles Doughty Tichborne (engraving)

Roger Charles Doughty Tichborne (engraving)
3635171 Roger Charles Doughty Tichborne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roger Charles Doughty Tichborne)

Background imageLegal Collection: George 3rd and the Judges (engraving)

George 3rd and the Judges (engraving)
3634299 George 3rd and the Judges (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George 3rd and the Judges)

Background imageLegal Collection: The Protonotary Giovanni Giuliano (Zuan Zulian) c. 1530-40 (oil on canvas)

The Protonotary Giovanni Giuliano (Zuan Zulian) c. 1530-40 (oil on canvas)
3700787 The Protonotary Giovanni Giuliano (Zuan Zulian) c.1530-40 (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (16th century); 97.5x75.5 cm; National Gallery, London

Background imageLegal Collection: A Prisoner of State at the Alhambra (colour photogravure)

A Prisoner of State at the Alhambra (colour photogravure)
3657075 A Prisoner of State at the Alhambra (colour photogravure) by Eisenhut, Ferencz Frans (1857-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Prisoner of State at the Alhambra)

Background imageLegal Collection: Making Wigs (b / w photo)

Making Wigs (b / w photo)
3643157 Making Wigs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making Wigs. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn



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From ancient rights to modern marvels, the legal world is full of fascinating stories and innovations. 📜✨ Did you know that the Brudenell Magna Carta, dating back to 1215, laid the foundation for many legal principles still in use today? It was a groundbreaking document that championed individual liberties and limited the power of monarchs. Fast forward to 1787 when the Constitution of USA was drafted, shaping one of the most influential legal systems in history. This remarkable document established a framework for governance and protected citizens' fundamental rights. Speaking of innovation, let's take a ride through British engineering excellence with vehicles like the Ariel Atom Britain and Noble M400 Britain. These high-performance machines showcase how technology meets legality on four wheels. But not all historical landmarks were glamorous; some served as reminders of social welfare policies. The Congleton Union Workhouse in Arclid, Cheshire or Union Workhouses like those found in Pontypool (Monmouthshire) and Newport Pagnell (Buckinghamshire) shed light on past efforts to provide relief for those in need. Legal matters can also be found beyond statutes and constitutions. Take for example the Twelve Tables of Rome drawn up around 450 BC – an early attempt at codifying laws that influenced future legal systems worldwide. Intriguingly enough, even entertainment has its place within legality. Strip tease card games like Theatre Suit-Conductor have faced their fair share of scrutiny throughout history due to moral concerns but continue to exist as forms of expression protected by law. And who could forget about iconic figures within law? From Magna Carta advocate Rogers to lawyer extraordinaire Mlle Miropolski – these individuals have left their mark on legal history with their expertise and dedication. Lastly, we can't overlook advancements in automotive design such as the Ariel Atom 500. With its sleek lines and powerful engine, it embodies the intersection compliance and cutting-edge technology.