Christopher Pepper

Review of Chelmsford County Court

When county courts were created in 1846 the black ...

When county courts were created in 1846 the black gown was worn. However, in 1915 Judge Woodfall suggested that a new robe similar to those worn by High Court judges be introduced. The pomp and circumstance that cloaks political, judicial and religious proceedings is as comical as a Louvre dancers ruff.