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The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn

Gray's Inn

One of the four Inns of Court in London who hold the exclusive right to call qualified legal professionals to the bar, i.e. to become barristers at law. The grand buildings housing the inns are arranged around lovely green gardens. There are records of Gray's Inns operating from this location since the 14th century.

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Address: Gray's Inn Rd, WC1
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Website: graysinn.info (opens in a new tab)

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