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British Library Newspapers

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Searchable full-text digital archive of over 160 historic national, regional, and home country newspapers from the British Isles.  Includes newspapers covering political or social movements such as Reform, Chartism, and Home Rule, as well as penny papers targeting working and clerical class readers. 

All Branch LibrariesStephen A. Schwarzman BuildingThe New York Public Library for the Performing ArtsSchomburg Center for Research in Black CultureThomas Yoseloff Business Center
History, History of Africa, History of Europe, United States History, World History, Language and Literature, Reference, Historical Newspapers, International Newspapers, Area and Cultural Studies
The Topic Guide includes essays and biographical information about people, events, and the newspaper industry in Britain during the nineteenth century. For additional background on a specific publication, select "Browse Publications by Location," or click "About this Publication" from your results list after running a search.
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