Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)

Located between Holborn Circus and St Paul's Cathedral, the Old Bailey stands on a road which follows the line of the City's fortified wall (bailey), so giving it its name. Built on the site of the infamous Newgate Prison, The Central Criminal Court known as the Old Bailey was built in 1907 by the City of London Corporation and since it's extention in 1972 has 18 courtrooms trying around 1500 cases each year including some of the most serious murders and high profile terrorist trials. In excess of 1,200 jurors a month serving from among the general public. There are public viewing galleries although note that no children under 14 are allowed in and there are strict rules in respect of cameras, video equipment and mobile phones.