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THE STORY OF THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS

THE STORY OF THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS

The Illustrated London News, funded by Herbert Ingram, began weekly publication in 1842 as a primarily conservative learning paper and was the world’s first illustrated newspaper.

THE STORY OF THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS

The Illustrated London News, funded by Herbert Ingram, began weekly publication in 1842 as a primarily conservative learning paper and was the world’s first illustrated newspaper.

VANITY FAIR CARICATURISTS

VANITY FAIR CARICATURISTS

If you're looking for a who's who of Victorian life then grabbing an old copy of Vanity Fair is a good place to start. The most successful 'Society Magazine' in...

VANITY FAIR CARICATURISTS

If you're looking for a who's who of Victorian life then grabbing an old copy of Vanity Fair is a good place to start. The most successful 'Society Magazine' in...

BIOGRAPHY OF CHARLES JOHN HUFFAM DICKENS

BIOGRAPHY OF CHARLES JOHN HUFFAM DICKENS

Charles Dickens was much loved for his great contribution to classic English Literature. He was the quintessential Victorian author. 

BIOGRAPHY OF CHARLES JOHN HUFFAM DICKENS

Charles Dickens was much loved for his great contribution to classic English Literature. He was the quintessential Victorian author. 

TALLIS MAP OF VICTORIA

TALLIS MAP OF VICTORIA

All Tallis maps are characterised by beautiful, decorative Vignettes This is a beautiful hand coloured Steel Engraving from 1851.   This map of Victoria or Port Phillip, Australia by John Tallis...

TALLIS MAP OF VICTORIA

All Tallis maps are characterised by beautiful, decorative Vignettes This is a beautiful hand coloured Steel Engraving from 1851.   This map of Victoria or Port Phillip, Australia by John Tallis...

BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN CARTER

BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN CARTER

John Carter was born on 22 June 1748, the son of Benjamin Carter, a marble-carver established in Piccadilly in the West End of London. At an early age he was sent to...

BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN CARTER

John Carter was born on 22 June 1748, the son of Benjamin Carter, a marble-carver established in Piccadilly in the West End of London. At an early age he was sent to...