Why is the central criminal court of justice known as the old bailey??where does the name come from?

Question

Why is the central criminal court of justice known as the old bailey??where does the name come from?

Answer 1

I am anticipating being in London, UK in the near future and would

like to attend a trial at the Central Criminal Courts (the "Old

Bailey"), especially at Court Number One, which has a long and famous

history of sensational trials.  I would like information as to how one

determines upcoming trials scheduled at the Old Bailey, with an

interest in Court Number One.  As well, is it possible to determine

which of the upcoming trials will be of major public interest and if

so, details of these trials.

In addition, what, if any, procedures are necessary for an individual

to attend any of the foregoing.  Can one just show up and be admitted

to any trial?  Is it wise to plan arriving early for any trial one

might want to attend?  Can one reserve ahead for any trial that one

wishes to attend?

This might help

Answer 2

History of The Old Bailey Courthouse

London's Central Criminal Court, 1673-1913

The Old Bailey, also known as Justice Hall, the Sessions House, and the Central Criminal Court, was named after the street in which it was located, just off Newgate Street and next to Newgate Prison, in the western part of the City of London. Over the centuries the building has been periodically remodelled and rebuilt in ways which both reflected and influenced the changing ways trials were carried out and reported.