Gray's Inn facts for kids

Combined coat of arms of the four Inns of Court. Gray's Inn's arms are at the bottom-right.

Entrance to Gray's Inn.

Gray's Inn is a very old and important place in London, England. It is one of four special groups called the "Inns of Court." These Inns are near the Royal Courts of Justice.

The main job of Gray's Inn is to train people to become barristers. Barristers are a type of lawyer who speak in court. The other three Inns of Court are Middle Temple, Lincoln's Inn, and Inner Temple.

Gray's Inn is located in an area called Holborn. This area is in the London Borough of Camden. It sits right on the edge of the City of London and the City of Westminster.

What is Gray's Inn?

Gray's Inn is known as "The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn." It is like a special club or college for lawyers. For hundreds of years, it has helped train future barristers.

Being a barrister means you can represent people in court. Gray's Inn helps its members learn the skills they need. They also make sure barristers follow the rules.

The Inns of Court

There are four Inns of Court in London. They are all very old and have a lot of history. Each Inn has its own buildings, including a hall, chapel, and library.

These Inns are important for the legal system in England. They are responsible for "calling" people to the Bar. This means they officially allow someone to work as a barrister.

Where is Gray's Inn Located?

Gray's Inn is found in the central part of London. It is in the Holborn area. This location is very convenient for lawyers.

It is close to many important legal buildings. These include the Royal Courts of Justice. The Inn provides a quiet place for study and work.

Images for kids

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  Gray's Inn Square, London

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  A map showing the boundaries of the Inn in 1870

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  Elizabeth I of England, who served as the Inn's patron during its "golden age".

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  Francis Bacon House at Gray's Inn

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  A 1677 map of Gray's Inn at Holborn.

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  South Square, Gray's Inn WC1.

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  The Gray's Inn badge (a gold griffin on a black field)

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  The Inn's buildings and walks, in a compound on the left hand side of "Greys ynne la.", shown on the "Woodcut" map of London of the 1560s

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  Gray's Inn Hall, London WC1

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  An image from 1702 showing the Walks.

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In Spanish: Gray's Inn para niños