london central criminal court (old bailey)

Where: Old Bailey, EC4 (it's a road name!)

What: Known as ‘The Old Bailey’, the present building was completed in 1907 on the site of Newgate Prison. The lofty tower is surmounted by a bronze gilt figure of Justice. During important trials in Court 1, a large crowd gathers outside the Old Bailey in the hope of gaining admission to the Public Gallery, in Newgate Street, which seats 28. Five other courts seat up to 32 each.

Nearest underground station: St. Paul’s.

Opening times: 10.15 am. until the rising of the Courts.