Perjury Collection

The end of the Tichborne trial
The final hour of the long running Tichborne trial, for the conviction of Mr Arthur Orton for perjury. The claimants farewell to the judge

The Home Secretary, Robert Lowe
5616169 The Home Secretary, Robert Lowe; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the Home Secretary, Robert Lowe (1811-1892) whitewashing a corrupt police officer, after perjury allegations

The Pillory. Four men being punished in the pillory jeered at by a crowd. By this date among crimes punishable by
531373 The Pillory. Four men being punished in the pillory jeered at by a crowd. By this date among crimes punishable by pillory were embezzlement of state property, perjury and swindling

Titus Oates in the pillory
Oates was convicted of sedition and later perjury for denouncing the King and his Catholic brother, the Duke of York. Date: 19th century

The Trial of the Tichborne Claimant, General View of the Court during the Examination of Miss Mary Ann Loder (engraving)
1052954 The Trial of the Tichborne Claimant, General View of the Court during the Examination of Miss Mary Ann Loder (engraving) by Durand

Loves Labours Lost, Act V, Sc 2 (litho)
6022066 Loves Labours Lost, Act V, Sc 2 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loves Labours Lost, Act V, Sc 2. Biron)

Elizabeth Canning, Aged 19, The remarkable Quaker (engraving)
5232772 Elizabeth Canning, Aged 19, The remarkable Quaker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth Canning, Aged 19, The remarkable Quaker)

Moving testimony of the Prince of Eulenburg in court in Berlin (colour litho)
3097021 Moving testimony of the Prince of Eulenburg in court in Berlin (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Titus Oates before the Privy Council, illustration from Cassell
STC393243 Titus Oates before the Privy Council, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Titus Oates (1649 - 1705), English perjurer, seen here in the pillory, a punishment for fabricating the Popish Plot

The Monster Slain, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Monster Slain, 1872. The monster of perjury and injustice lies dead, slain with the trusty sword of truth and justice

Titus Oates, 1649

ELIZABETH CANNING (1735-1773). English indentured servant in America. Convicted of perjury, Canning is shown being sentenced in 1754 at the Sessions House of the Old Bailey, London

The Knave of Clubs, from a pack of Cards relating to the 1678 Popish Plot and the
XJF324474 The Knave of Clubs, from a pack of Cards relating to the 1678 Popish Plot and the condemnation of Nathaniel Reading, 1679 (woodcut) by English School

Titus Oates on the third day of his punishment in 1685, when he was stripped, tied to a cart
XJF322577 Titus Oates on the third day of his punishment in 1685, when he was stripped, tied to a cart and whipped from Aldgate to Newgate (etching) by English School

Daniel condemns the elders, Crispijn van de Passe I, 1574-1637

Daniel condemns the elders, Abraham de Bruyn, 1570

ELIZABETH CANNING (1735-1773). English indentured servant in America. Convicted of perjury, Canning is shown being sentenced in 1754 at the Sessions House of the Old Bailey, London

Castaway at sea, Tichbourne case. Roger Tichbourne, the heir to a large fortune and baronetcy, had been missing presumed dead after the shipwreck of the ship Bella off Brazil in April 1854

Doughty family, Tichbourne case. Katherine Doughty (1834-1906) being comforted by Lady Doughty (died 1872). Katherine was cousin to Roger Tichbourne, the heir to a large fortune and baronetcy

Steamer Oneida in the Altlantic, 1868 C013 / 7747
Steamer Oneida in the Atlantic. 19th-century artwork of the voyage undertaken in 1868 by the claimant to the fortune and baronetcy of Roger Tichbourne

Arthur Orton, Tichborne case claimant
Arthur Orton (1834-1898), Tichborne case claimant. Roger Tichbourne, the heir to a large fortune and baronetcy, was missing presumed dead after a shipwreck in 1854

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

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"Perjury: The Betrayal of Truth and the Consequences" In the annals of history, it has left an indelible mark on society, tarnishing reputations and shaking the foundations of justice. From the notorious Tichborne trial's dramatic conclusion to Titus Oates enduring public humiliation in the pillory, these moments serve as reminders of deceit's treacherous grip. The image of Titus Oates confined within the pillory stands as a symbol of his infamy. Whether depicted through etchings or lithographs, this scene captures a man condemned for spreading false accusations that ignited religious tensions during his time. As he faced public scorn and ridicule, it was clear that perjury exacted its toll on both truth-seekers and perpetrators alike. Yet, perjury's impact extends beyond individual cases. In "The Trial of the Tichborne Claimant, " we witness how falsehoods can disrupt an entire courtroom. The engraving portrays Miss Mary Ann Loder testifying before a captivated audience; her words held immense weight in determining justice. However, when lies infiltrate such proceedings, they undermine trust in our legal system. Shakespeare himself recognized perjury's destructive power in "Love's Labours Lost. " Act V Scene 2 showcases characters grappling with deceitful oaths sworn under false pretenses—a reminder that even those closest to us may succumb to dishonesty when personal gain is at stake. Perjury transcends time and borders; Elizabeth Canning's case exemplifies this universal struggle for truth. This remarkable Quaker found herself embroiled in controversy as she stood accused but ultimately exonerated—an example where perseverance triumphed over falsehoods. Even within royal circles, no one is immune from its clutches. Prince Eulenburg’s moving testimony during a court hearing reveals how even those entrusted with great responsibility can be ensnared by deception’s allure.