Pleas Collection

Mr. Justice Field
William Ventris Field(1813-1907), shown here in 1875 when newly appointed as one of the judges of the Court of Queens Bench

Pleas for unification, Imjingak, Paju, South Korea, Asia

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 Maid-Of-All-Work is put upon. Now, Betsy be quick and wash up the breakfast things, clear the kitchen, make the beds, and get me up carefully a pair of sleeves

Robert Baron Gifford
ROBERT BARON GIFFORD Judge : Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, holding open a massive volume. Date: 1779 - 1826

naeus (or Gaius) Marcius Coriolanus, 5th century BC Roman general. Coriolanus mother Veturia and his wife Volumnia
Gnaeus (or Gaius) Marcius Coriolanus, 5th century BC Roman general. Coriolanus mother Veturia and his wife Volumnia imploring Coriolanus to cease his attack on Rome

Fable sheep crow crow sits back pecks beak sheepskin
Fable of the sheep and the crow, A crow sits on the back of a sheep and pecks with its beak in the sheepskin. The fable describes how the hungry crow feeds on the blood of the sheep

Thomas O hagan, Judge
THOMAS O HAGAN Irish judge, justice of the (Irish) Court of Common Pleas Date: 1812 - 1885

Sir James Eyre
SIR JAMES EYRE British judge, chief justice of the common pleas. Date: 1734 - 1799

SIR HENRY POLLEXFEN Judge and statesman, Member of Parliament for Exeter, justice of the Court of Common Pleas. Date: 1632 - 1691

Richard Brownlow
RICHARD BROWNLOW Lawyer : Chief Prothonotary (sounds impressive !) of the Court of Common Pleas, London. Date: 1552 - 1638

Street music: The organ grinding nuisance, 1864
A difference of opinion: an old lady and a child encourage an organ grinder to play in the street, despite the pleas of a maid on behalf of a suffering invalid. Date: 1864

Coleridge / Lon Sketch Bk
Sir JOHN DUKE COLERIDGE 1st Baron Coleridge Lawyer, Lord Chief Justice

Sir Henry Hobart, Judge
SIR HENRY HOBART Judge, Lord Chief Justice in his Majestys Court of Common Pleas

Vasco Da Gama and Crew
VASCO DA GAMA on his way to the East, he refuses his crews pleas to return to Portugal

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"Pleas for Unity: From Imjingak to Paju, Asia's Call for Togetherness" In the pursuit of justice and harmony, Mr. Justice Field echoes pleas for unification in Imjingak, South Korea. As we delve into history, Edward Bushell delivers the Jury's Verdict in 1670, a pivotal moment that shaped legal proceedings. Robert Baron Gifford and Thomas O'Hagan stand as pillars of justice with their unwavering commitment to fairness. The expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492 serves as a stark reminder of the consequences when pleas for tolerance go unheard. Illustrated vividly in Hutchinson's History of Nations, this painful chapter reminds us to embrace diversity rather than perpetuate division. Even within domestic settings like "The Maid-Of-All-Work, " cries for understanding resound. Betsy rushes to wash up breakfast things under societal pressures that burden her unfairly. These everyday struggles highlight the need for empathy and compassion on all fronts. Sir James Eyre and Sir Henry Pollexfen exemplify judicial integrity through their dedication to upholding truth and righteousness. Their unwavering commitment sets an example worth emulating. Lastly, let us not forget Coriolanus' mother Veturia and wife Volumnia who pleaded with him during his military campaign—a poignant reminder that even great leaders must heed wise counsel from loved ones. From ancient Rome to modern-day Asia, these diverse voices come together in one plea: unity over discord; understanding over prejudice; justice over oppression. Let us listen attentively and respond with open hearts so that our shared humanity may prevail against all odds.