1906 – New Sessions House, Old Bailey, London
Architect: E.W. Mountford
Widely regarded as the masterwork of Edward William Mountford, (1855-1908), and probably the most famous courthouse in the world. The Sessions House is a grandly Edwardian Baroque building, with a cupola derived from the work of Wren. Now known as the Central Criminal Court.
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Published August 7, 2009 | Last Updated February 6, 2026
