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Nigeria. 'African Judge Makes Law History in London. History was made in London's...

Catalogue reference: INF 10/253/11

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This record is about the Nigeria. 'African Judge Makes Law History in London. History was made in London's... dating from 1959 Apr in the series British Empire Collection of Photographs. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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INF 10/253/11
Date
1959 Apr
Description

Nigeria. 'African Judge Makes Law History in London. History was made in London's Inner Temple recently when Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, the Chief Justice of the Federation of Nigeria, was called to the High Table to take his seat as a Honorary Bencher of the Inn. Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, seen in this picture during his stay in London, is the first African ever elected this rare honour'.

Photograph No.: D. 96006.

Official Nigeria photograph compiled by Central Office of Information. Publicity statement on reverse.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
966.9/920
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Access conditions
Open Immediately
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C12274052/

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INF 10

British Empire Collection of Photographs

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