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Gardens Through The Year

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  • Garden Year January Chiswick Laura Knight
    January, Chiswick by Laura Knight, Illustrated London News 1979
  • Garden Year February Kew Derek Rodgers
    February, Kew Gardens, Derek Rodgers, Illustrated London News 1979
  • Garden Year March Kensington Gardens Martin Leman
    March, Kensington Gardens by Martin Leman, Illustrated London News 1979
  • Garden Year April Hampton Court Christine Simpson
    April, Hampton Court by Christine Simpson, Illustrated London News 1979
  • Garden Year May Richmond Park Anne Howeson
    May, Richmond Park by Anne Howeson, Illustrated London News 1979
  • Garden Year June Queen Mary’s Garden Regents Park Katy Sleight
    June, Queen Mary’s Garden, Regents Park by Katy Sleight, Illustrated London News 1979
  • Garden Year July Hatfield House Laura Knight
    July, Hatfield House by Laura Knight, Illustrated London News 1979
  • Garden Year August Hyde Park Derek Rodgers
    August, Hyde Park by Derek Rodgers, Illustrated London News 1979
  • Garden Year September Savill Gardens Windsor Great Park Martin Leman
    September, Savill Gardens, Windsor Great Park by Martin Leman, Illustrated London News 1979
  • Garden Year October St James’s Park Christine Simpson
    October, St James’s Park by Christine Simpson, Illustrated London News 1979
  • Garden Year November Osterley Park Anne Howeson
    November, Osterley Park by Anne Howeson, Illustrated London News 1979
  • Garden Year December Syon House Katy Sleight
    December, Syon House by Katy Sleight, Illustrated London News 1979

                      In 1979 The Illustrated London News published a series of artworks illustrating gardens throughout the year.  This delightful series showcased gardens and artists alike.  Click on the images to enlarge and enjoy interpretations of famous gardens such as Kew and Kensington from artists such as Martin Leman and Katy Sleight.  

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Webinar Q&A

In Behind the scenes, Genealogy & Family History, Hints & tips35 Comments by Mary McKee

During our first ever webinar, we have over 600 questions from more than 3,500 registered viewers. It was incredible to get so much feedback and interaction from our viewers.  Here we will share a sample of the questions from our webinar event. Didn’t get a chance to see the webinar?  Watch the event now. (The discount offer is no longer valid) Questions Sometimes I try to find a name in the newspaper archive and it says there are no matches. Why …

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Our first webinar – a review

In Hints & tips1 Comment by Mary McKee

Last week, the British Newspaper Archive hosted its first ever webinar, and we are delighted to say it was a success.  We had over 3,500 people register to watch the webinar, and since then, we have had more watch on demand.  If you missed the event, you can watch it through our YouTube channel. The discount code displayed at the end of the webinar is no longer valid. During and after the event, the questions came in thick and fast.  Over …

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Purchasing with PayPal

In News, Website features2 Comments by BNA

Purchasing powered by PayPal Now for the first time on The British Newspaper Archive, you can purchase any subscription or credits by using PayPal! In using PayPal, you can purchase using your own currency wherever you are in the world: PayPal currently allows vendors to receive payment in over 100 different currencies. Protecting customers and their information is of the upmost importance to us. PayPal has a Global Privacy Team, headed by our Chief Privacy Officer, focused on our strong …

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Our new look

In Hints & tips, Website features22 Comments by BNA
New search bar

Today we are excited to announce the launch of our new homepage! What is on the new homepage? All the features you are used to on The British Newspaper Archive homepage are still available to you. However, their look and placement may have changed with the launching of the new homepage. Let’s take a closer look at the new layout. At the top, you’ll notice that the menu is laid out in the same manner: home, saved links, blog, help, about, and …

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On this day, 18 May

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Today, we’re looking at two events that occurred on 18 May: the Khodynka Tragedy in 1896 and Jacqueline Cochran’s breaking of the sound barrier in 1953. Khodynka Tragedy The first took place in 1896 in the Khodynka Field, Moscow. The field was the site of festivities honouring the recent coronation of Emperor Nicholas II. Thousands gathered to celebrate and to, hopefully, receive rumoured gifts of food and a commemorative cup. With growing and increasingly frenzied crowds, the police force on …

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New Titles this Month! May

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This month we are excited to bring four new titles to the British Newspaper Archive.  Among the new titles are the Willesden Chronicle, published in London and the Warrington Guardian, published in Cheshire.  The Archive now holds over 19.5 million pages of historic newspapers dating from the early 1700s to the early 2000s! Click on each of the titles below to learn more about the newspaper and read a Sample Issue for FREE. Willesden Chronicle 326 issues, 2650 pages Warrington …

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How to search for historic events in the newspapers

In Hints & tipsLeave a comment by BNA

Britain’s favourite horticultural happening is right around the corner once again. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show begins on 23 May and will be held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, for the 105th time. To celebrate, we’re showing you exactly how to go about unearthing newspaper stories on the Flower Show, and other long-running events, using our ever-growing Archive. Register now and view 3 pages for FREE Searching for an event in the Archive is much like searching for a person’s …

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175th anniversary of the Illustrated London News

In Headlines from HistoryLeave a comment by Mary McKee
First edition of the Illustrated London News

Illustrated London News   On 14 May 1842, 175 years ago today, the Illustrated London News, the world’s first illustrated newspaper, debuted.  Founded by Herbert Ingram of Lincolnshire, the paper was a pioneer in pictorial journalism.  The British Newspaper Archive is proud to hold more than 7,000 issues of the Illustrated London News across its 161-year run for you to explore.   Register today and explore the Illustrated London News.   From its inaugural edition, the editors were confident in their …

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Cookery corner: Salads

In Cookery Corner1 Comment by Mary McKee

The weather is starting to warm up, and the last thing most of us want to do is stand in a hot kitchen cooking.  This month we are taking a look at fresh, crisp salads.  After starting this exploration, I realised how little I knew about the fine art of salad creation and presentation.  Surprisingly, there were many full articles dedicated to salads as opposed to our other themes: cakes and biscuits.  Salad creation should be taken seriously; the newspapers …

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