Public Gallery Collection

Central Criminal Court, The Old Bailey, engraved by H. Melville (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF173667 Central Criminal Court, The Old Bailey, engraved by H. Melville (engraving) (b/w photo) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Opening of The 64th Cong. 1915, Cong. Mann Introducing Speaker Clark, 1915. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Opening of The 64th Congress 1915, Congressman Mann Introducing Speaker Clark, 1915. James Robert Mann (standing in front of flag, to the right) introduces Speaker of the House James Beauchamp Clark

President Woodrow Wilson addressing Joint Session of Congress, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
President Woodrow Wilson addressing Joint Session of Congress, between 1910 and 1920. Women permitted to watch from the public gallery

Woodrow Wilson Addressing Congress, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woodrow Wilson Addressing Congress, between 1910 and 1917. President of the United States. Women permitted to watch from the public gallery

Woodrow Wilson before Congress, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woodrow Wilson before Congress, between 1913 and 1918. President of the United States. Women permitted to watch from the public gallery

Woodrow Wilson before Congress, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woodrow Wilson before Congress, between 1913 and 1918. President of the United States. Women permitted to watch from the public gallery

Opening of Last Session of 62nd U.S. Congress, December 2, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Opening of Last Session of 62nd U.S. Congress, [Washington, DC], December 2, 1912. [Women are permitted to watch from the public gallery]

The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Our Illustration represents the House of Lords as it appeared on the 6th February during the ceremony of delivering her Majesty's Speech...the

Liberian senate, pub. 1856 (colour litho)
1144604 Liberian senate, pub. 1856 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert K)

The Strangers Gallery in the House of Commons (engraving)
1609232 The Strangers Gallery in the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strangers Gallery in the House of Commons)

Court of Common Pleas, Westminster Hall (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF173669 Court of Common Pleas, Westminster Hall (litho) (b/w photo) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C.(1762-1832); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Irish House of Commons, 1780 (oil on canvas)
LMG100389 The Irish House of Commons, 1780 (oil on canvas) by Wheatley, Francis (1747-1801); 172.5x215.9 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Lotherton Hall) U.K.; (add.info)

Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery, London (b / w photo)
3094824 Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery, London)

The Crisis in Bulgaria, Scenes at Tirnova at the Opening of the Great Sobranje (engraving)
1055148 The Crisis in Bulgaria, Scenes at Tirnova at the Opening of the Great Sobranje (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Bulgaria)

The Parnell Inquiry Commission (engraving)
1626305 The Parnell Inquiry Commission (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parnell Inquiry Commission)

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

Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street (b / w photo)
3091237 Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street)

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)

Lincolns Inn Hall, engraved by H. Melville (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF173666 Lincolns Inn Hall, engraved by H. Melville (engraving) (b/w photo) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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

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The public gallery is a window into the heart of justice, politics, and culture. It offers a glimpse into historical moments that have shaped our society. Step inside the Central Criminal Court, known as The Old Bailey, through an engraved masterpiece by H. Melville. This black and white photo captures the solemnity of trials held within its walls. Travel back in time to witness The Trial of Lord William Russell in 1639-83. An engraving turned black and white photo transports us to this pivotal moment in history. Experience the vibrancy of Liberian democracy with a colorful lithograph depicting the Liberian Senate from 1856. This artwork brings to life the political landscape of that era. Enter The Strangers Gallery in the House of Commons through an intricately detailed engraving. Feel the anticipation as spectators observe parliamentary debates unfold before their eyes. Immerse yourself in legal proceedings at Westminster Hall's Court of Common Pleas with a lithograph turned black and white photo. Sense the gravity as justice is served within these hallowed halls. Journey to Ireland's past with an oil on canvas painting showcasing The Irish House of Commons in 1780. Marvel at this snapshot capturing political discourse during a transformative period. Marvel at Trafalgar Square's grandeur alongside London's National Gallery captured beautifully in black and white photography. Behold this iconic landmark where art meets public space. Witness historic scenes unfold at Tirnova during Bulgaria's Great Sobranje opening through an evocative engraving. Experience firsthand how significant events shape nations' destinies. Delve into political unrest with a lithograph illustrating an anarchist bomb attack on France's Chamber of Deputies. This thought-provoking artwork sheds light on turbulent times filled with dissenting voices. Explore The Parnell Inquiry Commission through an engrossing engraving that delves deep into investigations surrounding one man’s influence over Irish politics - Charles Stewart Parnell.