Lawyer's Guild - Legal Culture Journey Series

Author: (English) Cecil Hadldem
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Time carves unique wrinkles and marks onto every ancient city. Narrow alleys, winding streets, densely packed houses, and dead ends—all resemble the wrinkles on an elderly person's face. They add to the city's mature charm and beauty, as they represent rich experiences and evoke various memories. But like other wrinkles, they also have their flaws. Marked by the corridors of the Inner and Middle Chambers, extending to the southern end of Fleet Street, as well as the streets and the land opposite Chancery Lane where the Gothic Royal Courts [Note: Refers to "courts" or "courts of law," also contrasting with the Court of Equity, referring to courts or courts of law that handle common law cases. In England, "Law Courts" are often a shortened form of the buildings of the Royal CoupsofJustice, a judicial institution.] are located, all belong to the Knights Templar [Note: A religious military organization founded in 1119 and named after its headquarters in the Temple in Jerusalem. The primary purpose of establishing this organization was to protect pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. By 1153, many Western countries had established this organization. After Christians were expelled from the Holy Land in 1291, the headquarters of the Knights Templar moved to Paris, and most knights abandoned their military roles, turning to commercial transactions and banking. The Temples in Paris and London became repositories for their wealth. Due to their significant influence in France, Spain, and London, they drew the resentment of other orders and kings. Under the direct intervention of King Philip IV of France, Pope Clement V formally abolished the Knights Templar and confiscated their property in 1312.]'s property. This land was formed by alluvial deposits from a nearby river, making it a bottleneck for Bond Street, causing traffic congestion half the time. Due to the street's narrowness, it led to major traffic congestion in the city. Later, the beauticians arrived, smoothing out the deep wrinkles and widening the ancient, narrow roads. The old landmarks were removed, and Sir Christopher Wren [Note: Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723), an English architect who designed over fifty London churches, most notably the dome and architecture of St. Paul's Cathedral (1675-1710)], the buildings had to disappear, as the wide, straight roads could directly lead to the commercial center. However, the long-term influence and results of historical events and activities still exist and will continue to do so. It seems somewhat tenuous to assume that the deeds or interests of those brought to Fleet Street were directly influenced by the Crusades. In reality, it is quite tenuous. But without the strange wars mixed with religious fervor and commercial aggression, there would be no Knights Templar. And without the Knights Templar, the entire name and geographical arrangement of this part of London might have been completely different. The Law Societies [Note: Personally, I believe "law people" is more appropriate than "lawyers" here, as the members of the society include more than just lawyers.] inherited their property, naturally, along with their buildings, such as the Round Church of the Knights Templar. P3-P4