Law reformer. Born in Frith Street. Solicitor-General 1806. Caroline's Miscellany has done the research on his campaign to reduce the number of crimes with a mandatory death penalty. Kept 2 pet leeches. Suffering intense grief he committed suicide, at 21 Russell Square, a few days after his wife's death.
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Sir Samuel Romilly
Sir Samuel Romilly, Knt., Solicitor-General 1806, occupied chambers here, 177...
Also known as Tothill Fields Bridewell, Westminster Bridewell and the Westmin...
The police station opened in what was then called Cottage Row. The name was c...
The construction was partly funded by a sharp increase in the fine for "forni...
