Hicks Hall
Clerkenwell Green and St James’ Church
Credit: Nevilley
Hicks Hall (1611 - 1778) was a building in St John Street, Clerkenwell.

It was the first purpose-built sessions house for Justices of the Peace of the county of Middlesex (including the City of Westminster), and became the main court of petty sessions and arraignment for more serious offences, including cases involving plots, attacks and minor transgressions against the state.


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