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The Jury Disagree
circa 1910s

Judges, sheriffs and jurors gathered outside the courthouse for Västra Härad's trial...1900. Creator: Unknown
Judges, sheriffs and jurors gathered outside the courthouse for Vastra Harad's trial, Kornstad, Smaland, 1900

Edward Bushell delivering the Jury's Verdict, 1670
Edward Bushell delivering the Jury's Verdict in the Court of Common Pleas, marking an important decision on the role of juries in England. Date: 1670

"The Jury"from The Pilgrims Progress From This World
5615808 " The Jury" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

Westminster Hall, from "The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving)
3090247 Westminster Hall, from " The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

First female jurors at the Old Bailey 1921
The empanelling for the first mixed jury, with its forewoman Mrs Taylor Bumstead. Date: 1921

The jurors retiring room at the Central Criminal Court (engraving)
606864 The jurors retiring room at the Central Criminal Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Trial at the Old Bailey before the Lord Chief Justice (w / c on paper) (b / w photo)
XJF173661 A Trial at the Old Bailey before the Lord Chief Justice (w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Davis, Joseph Barnard (1861-1943); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

A New Court of Queens Bench …, 1850
A New Court of Queens Bench: As It Ought to Be or The Ladies Trying a Contemptible Scoundrel for a Breach of Promise, pub. 1850 (hand coloured engraving)

Trial of Madeleine Smith, 1857 (w / c on paper) (b / w photo)
XJF173670 Trial of Madeleine Smith, 1857 (w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trial of William Palmer, at the Central Criminal Court, May 1856, for Poisoning John Parsons Cook
XJF173663 Trial of William Palmer, at the Central Criminal Court, May 1856, for Poisoning John Parsons Cook, at Rugeley (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

First mixed jury, 1921
The first women jurors at the Central Criminal Court: a mixed jury waiting to be sworn in on 11th January 1921. 11th January 1921

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"The Jury Disagree: A Glimpse into the Complex World of Jurors" In Edward Bushell delivering the Jury's Verdict, 1670, we witness a pivotal moment in legal history. The power bestowed upon jurors to determine guilt or innocence has always been a weighty responsibility. The Trial of Madame Clovis Hugues in Paris for the Murder of Morin (engraving) showcases how juries have played a crucial role across different cultures and time periods. Their impartiality is essential for justice to prevail. Even iconic figures like Louis Riel faced judgment by their peers, as depicted in The Trial of Louis Riel published in The Graphic, 12th September 1885 (litho). Juries hold immense influence over individuals' lives and legacies. Inspired by John Bunyan's allegorical masterpiece, "The Jury" from The Pilgrim's Progress From This World reminds us that they can not mere spectators but active participants in the pursuit of truth and fairness. Westminster Hall, from "The English Spy, " pub. 1824 (hand-coloured engraving), captures the grandeur surrounding these solemn proceedings. It serves as a reminder that jury trials are deeply rooted in our historical fabric. Breaking barriers along gender lines, First female jurors at the Old Bailey 1921 marked an important milestone towards inclusivity within this institution. Their presence expanded perspectives and brought new dimensions to deliberations. Behind closed doors lies another aspect rarely seen—the jurors retiring room at the Central Criminal Court (engraving). Here, they engage in intense discussions while grappling with moral dilemmas before reaching their verdicts. A Trial at the Old Bailey before the Lord Chief Justice (w/c on paper) (b/w photo) immortalizes moments when ordinary citizens become arbiters of justice—a testament to democracy itself unfolding within courtrooms worldwide. A New Court of Queen's Bench. . 1850 showcases the evolution of judicial spaces, adapting to societal changes.