Inns of court

The Honourable Society of Lincolns Inn is set in spacious, beautifully maintained private gardens in the heart of Central London. It occupies an 11-acre site. It is the largest and oldest of the four Inns of Court, dating back to an entry in the Black Books in 1422 and an active, working society of barristers, judges, law students and members alike have dined “in Hall” since 1490. #HonourableSocietyofLincolns #uniquevenues #londonvenues

In the 16th century, 'The Inns of Court' provided accommodation to those who worked in the law courts.

Entrance to Grays Inn and the Cittie of Yorke.London-The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn, commonly known as Gray's Inn, is one of the four Inns of Court (professional associations for barristers and judges) in London. To be called to the bar and practise as a barrister in England and Wales, an individual must belong to one of these Inns. Located at the intersection of High Holborn and Gray's Inn Road in Central London, the Inn is both a professional body and a provider of office…

Previously, I did a post about barristers, solicitors, and lawyers, but I have had a few questions come up since then, so I am going to repeat some of what I had written back on April 12, 2017, but…

Archway to Middle Temple Lane, Temple. At the far end is The Strand and the Royal Courts of Justice. Originally 13th C training schools for lawyers, Middle Temple is one of the four inns of court (the others are Lincoln's Inn, Grays Inn and Inner Temple). The inns are now professional associations for barristers who have their chambers in this area. Temple takes its name from the Knights Templar who once occupied the site. Copyright Avis Exley…

Fleet Street in London is historically renowned as the epicenter of British journalism. For centuries, it housed major newspapers like The Times, The Daily Telegraph, and Reuters, earning a reputation as the heart of the UK press. The street is home to notable landmarks, such as St. Bride’s Church, known as the “Journalists’ Church,” and is near the Inns of Court, pivotal to the legal profession. Although most media offices have relocated, Fleet Street remains a symbol of journalism’s…

In the second of two articles, John Goodall examines the architectural development of Lincoln’s Inn from the late 17th century to the present day.

The Hall, Gray's Inn.The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn, commonly known as Gray's Inn, is one of the four Inns of Court (professional associations for barristers and judges) in London. To be called to the bar and practise as a barrister in England and Wales, an individual must belong to one of these Inns. Located at the intersection of High Holborn and Gray's Inn Road in Central London, the Inn is both a professional body and a provider of office accommodation (chambers) for many…

c1843-5.Lincoln's Inn Great Hall, Banqueting hall with offices.By Philip Hardwick with PC Hardwick & John Loughborough Pearson. Red brick with blue diapers and stone dressings. Slate roof with tall, decorative brick chimneys. Tudor style. Lincoln's Inn is one of four Inns of Court in London to which barristers of England and Wales belong and where they are called to the Bar.