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.