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the experience of reading in Britain, from 1450 to 1945...

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 √ Century of ExperienceEvidenceName of Reader / Listener / Reading GroupAuthor of TextTitle of TextForm of Text
 
1900-1945'Oh, I read the reviews in the "Sunday Times" and the "Times Literary Supplement", when I can get hold of it. I also read the book reviews in "John O' London's". Quite of... [n/a]Sunday TimesPrint: Newspaper
1900-1945'Oh, I read the reviews in the "Sunday Times" and the "Times Literary Supplement", when I can get hold of it. I also read the book reviews in "John O' London's". Quite of... [n/a]Times Literary SupplementPrint: Newspaper
1900-1945'Oh, I read the reviews in the "Sunday Times" and the "Times Literary Supplement", when I can get hold of it. I also read the book reviews in "John O' London's". Quite of... [unknown]Guide to EdinburghPrint: Book
1900-1945'Oh, I read the reviews in the "Sunday Times" and the "Times Literary Supplement", when I can get hold of it. I also read the book reviews in "John O' London's". Quite of... [n/a]Jack O' LondonPrint: Serial / periodical
1900-1945'Oh, I read the reviews in the "Sunday Times" and the "Times Literary Supplement", when I can get hold of it. I also read the book reviews in "John O' London's". Quite of... [unknown][books on James IV]Print: Book
1900-1945'Novels, except of exceptional quality, I prefer to borrow as I read them, mainly for relaxation only and seldom wish to read the same book a second time, as my choice is... [unknown][novels]Print: Book
1900-1945'Novels, except of exceptional quality, I prefer to borrow as I read them, mainly for relaxation only and seldom wish to read the same book a second time, as my choice is... [unknown][novels]Print: Book
1900-1945'She was deep in the writings of Father Tyrrel, of Bergson and of William James during these years'.Mary Augusta Ward Wlliam James Print: Book
1900-1945'I read the first page of the newspaper first, then turn to the back page, then fold the outside in. A chance headline may set me reading page 3 first, but usually it is ... [n/a]Daily HeraldPrint: Newspaper
1900-1945'I read the headlines and the adverts. If any particular headline strikes me I follow it up. Particularly comment on parliamentary debates. I don't read racing or Sp... [n/a]Daily HeraldPrint: Advertisement, Newspaper
1900-1945'First of all I read the main headlines, then the various news paragraphs in order of importance on the front page, then the back page. I then turn to the inside news pag... [n/a]Daily HeraldPrint: Newspaper
1900-1945'I have always adopted the principle of working the newspaper fairly carefully from beginning to end. There may be an occasional glance at principal headlines over breakf... [n/a]Daily HeraldPrint: Newspaper
1900-1945'At work the sole topic was the new Conscription Bill, with discussion on how it will affect each one. After reading the "Telegraph". I worked out t[h]at it would be Augu... [n/a]Daily TelegraphPrint: Newspaper
1900-1945'I am reading 'Mr. Sponge’s Sporting Tour'. Rather good.'Arnold Bennett R.S. SurteesMr Sponge's Sporting TourPrint: Book
1900-1945 'Have you read the 'New Statesman' this week? If not, read it. I take pride in the fact that I more than anybody else kept that paper alive during the war.' Arnold Bennett New StatesmanPrint: Serial / periodical
1900-1945'Oh, I read the reviews in the "Sunday Times" and the "Times Literary Supplement", when I can get hold of it. I also read the book reviews in "John O' London's". Quite of... [unknown][books]Print: Book
1900-1945'Have breakfast (next real interval is tea time, so breakfast includes prayers, reading and any urgent letters - this morning one short letter); listen to 7 a.m. news sum... [unknown][unknown]Unknown
1900-1945'I was reading the other day the story of an air flight. They had a long and dangerous journey to undertake, and before they set out, they made a list of the things they ... [unknown][unknown]Print: Unknown
1900-1945'I have been reading the papers lately and I am astonished read what Mr. Heathcot-Amery has done. His people are highly respected in the neighbourhood. His people have se... [n/a][Newspaper]Print: Newspaper
1900-1945'Well, see Miss. Christmas Day my father was reading his paper. His glass of beer was at his side. He feel asleep and when he woke up his glass was empty. That's how I ha... [n/a][Newspaper]Print: Newspaper


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