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Old Bailey (Central Criminal Court)

Old Bailey (Central Criminal Court)

E. W. Mountford, Donald McMorran & George Whitby

Photo: Nevilley at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Location
Old Bailey, City of London, England
Client / Owner
City of London Corporation
Year
Completed 1907
Access
Public
Style
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The Old Bailey in London has a main block by E. W. Mountford and a South Block by Donald McMorran and George Whitby, built from 1968 to 1972. The City of London Corporation owns it and funds its upkeep, and His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service manages the courts. The text says the main block was completed in 1902 but officially opened by Edward VII on February 27, 1907. The infobox gives no construction dates.

The article describes monumental architecture and says the building is Grade II* listed. It names no materials or dimensions.

A 1973 IRA car bomb killed one person and injured about 200. A fire and explosions on February 7, 2024 led to the evacuation of around 1,500 people. It is a Crown Court hearing major criminal cases from Greater London, and trials are open to the public subject to strict security. The article gives no hours.

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