The 'Illustrated London news' began in 1842 and was the world's first
illustrated weekly newspaper. It was founded by Herbert Ingram, a
Nottinghamshire bookseller and printer
The newspaper gives an illustrated record of British and world events
You can read the 'Illustrated London news' on microfilm from 1842-1993 at
Bedford Central Library
You can find contents lists and view many digitised pages at an unofficial
Illustrated London News web site. You can
also search on the site for mentions of places and other keywords
You can find out more about the 'Illustrated London news' and see digitised
images from the paper at the ILN
Picture Library web site
Page last updated: 7th September 2011
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