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The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn is one of four Inns Of Court in London to which Barrister s of England And Wales belong and where they are Called To The Bar . Lincoln's Inn is thought to be the oldest of the four Inns of Court,The others are Middle Temple , Inner Temple and Gray's Inn . and can trace its history back to 1422, {Link without Title} although its actual origins are even older.

It is situated in Holborn , in the London Borough Of Camden , just on the border with the City Of London and the City Of Westminster , and across the road from Royal Courts Of Justice . The nearest tube station is Chancery Lane .


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Stone Buildings were designed by Sir Robert Taylor and the Great Hall by the father and son Architect s, Philip and Philip Charles Hardwick . Another famous architect, Giles Gilbert Scott , also contributed to the Great Hall and it can be clearly seen which part Philip Hardwick wanted to be known for as his initials are shown one side of the building as P.H - 1843.


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