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Local Newspapers 1750-1920 (Third Edition)
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The third edition of Local Newspapers 1750–1920 by Jeremy Gibson and Brett Langton is a compact yet invaluable resource for anyone interested in family history, local studies, or the evolution of regional journalism in Britain. This guide meticulously catalogues local newspapers published across England, Wales, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man during a period of rapid social and technological change. It focuses on titles that were in circulation for at least four years, offering a reliable snapshot of enduring publications that shaped local discourse.
Organized by county and then by town or city, the book provides detailed listings of newspaper titles, their publication dates, and where surviving copies can be accessed today. It draws heavily from the British Newspaper Library’s catalogue, formerly housed at Colindale, and supplements this with information from regional libraries and archives. This makes it especially useful for genealogists seeking birth, marriage, death notices, or obituaries, as the guide also notes the existence of indexes where available.
Though the third edition is largely a reprint of the second, it includes a new introduction that reflects on the significant changes in newspaper archiving, particularly the relocation of the British Library’s newspaper collection to Boston Spa. This update ensures the guide remains relevant in the digital age, where access to historical newspapers is increasingly online.
ISBN : 9781906280314