London - Old Bailey

 
The massive building officially known as the Central Criminal Court (built 1902-07), the principal criminal court for Greater London, is more commonly referred to as the Old Bailey, after the name of the street in which it stands. On top of the dome is a figure of Justice, with her sword and scales, but not blindfolded. The building was restored after suffering severe damage during the last war.

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Until 1903 the site of the Old Bailey was occupied by Newgate Prison, for a long time London's chief prison. From 1783 to 1868 public executions were carried out in front of the prison. Entrance to the new courts is from the Old Bailey building; courts in the old building are entered from Newgate Street.
Address: Old Bailey, Newgate Street, London EC4, England
Hours:
10am-1pm, 2pm-4pm; Closed: Sun, Sat
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian
Tips: Opening times: Sittings of the courts are open to the public and can be observed from the public gallery. Food and drink, large bags, cameras, electrical equipment (radios, tape recorders, walkmans, etc.), portable telephones or personal alarms are not permitted, and there are no cloakrooms to leave such items.
Transit: Underground: St Paul's; Bus: 4, 8, 11, 15, 17, 22B, 23, 25, 26, 56, 76, 172, 501, 521.

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