The Worshipful Company of Tax Advisers

Old Bailey Tour

Our members were very fortunate to enjoy a tour of the Old Bailey accompanied by Sheriff Andrew Marsden. It proved to be a fascinating evening learning about both the current work of the Courts and its history.

The building dates from 1907 and was built on the site of the old courthouse and Newgate Prison. It is the only court under the control of the City of London. A chair for the Lord mayor is reserved in Court Number One, although their role is nominal, the Judges never sit in this chair.

We were lucky to be allowed into Court Number One and to see the rarely accessible Grand Hall.

Our thanks are due to both Andrew Marsden for his tour and to Sue Christensen for organising.