Illustrated London News Historical Archive, 1842-2003 (via Gale Scholar Accelerate Program)

Available at : Online Access
Off-campus Access Rights : P - PolyU Staff/Students only
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With its debut in 1842, The Illustrated London News became the world's first fully illustrated weekly newspaper, marking a revolution in journalism and news reporting. The publication presented a vivid picture of British and world events, including news of war, disaster, ceremonies, the arts, and science. This archive includes every published issue, entirely full-text searchable with high-quality digital imaging, from the first in 1842 to the last in 2003.


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