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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'[the father of Harry Burton] 'an irregularly employed housepainter, liked a "stirring novel" but nothing more challenging than Conan Doyle: "He had no use whatever for a... The Family ReaderPrint: Book, Serial / periodical
1900-1945'[the father of Harry Burton] 'an irregularly employed housepainter, liked a "stirring novel" but nothing more challenging than Conan Doyle: "He had no use whatever for a... Lloyd's Weekly NewsPrint: Newspaper
1900-1945'[the father of Harry Burton] 'an irregularly employed housepainter, liked a "stirring novel" but nothing more challenging than Conan Doyle: "He had no use whatever for a...family of Harry Burton ChipsPrint: Book, Serial / periodical
1900-1945'[the father of Harry Burton] 'an irregularly employed housepainter, liked a "stirring novel" but nothing more challenging than Conan Doyle: "He had no use whatever for a...family of Harry Burton The ButterflyPrint: Serial / periodical
1700-1799
1800-1849		'As a boy, the poet John Clare consumed six-penny romances of Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk, "and great was the pleasure, pain or surprise increased by allowing t...John Clare CinderellaPrint: Book
1700-1799
1800-1849		'As a boy, the poet John Clare consumed six-penny romances of Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk, "and great was the pleasure, pain or surprise increased by allowing t...John Clare Jack and the BeanstalkPrint: Book
1800-1849'As a boy, stonemason Hugh Miller first learned to appreciate the pleasures of literature in the "most delightful of all narratives - the story of Joseph. Was there ever ...Hugh Miller [the story of Joseph]Print: Book
1800-1849'As a boy, stonemason Hugh Miller first learned to appreciate the pleasures of literature in the "most delightful of all narratives - the story of Joseph. Was there ever ...Hugh Miller Jack the Giant KillerPrint: Book
1800-1849'As a boy, stonemason Hugh Miller first learned to appreciate the pleasures of literature in the "most delightful of all narratives - the story of Joseph. Was there ever ...Hugh Miller Sinbad the SailorPrint: Book
1800-1849'As a boy, stonemason Hugh Miller first learned to appreciate the pleasures of literature in the "most delightful of all narratives - the story of Joseph. Was there ever ...Hugh Miller Beauty and the BeastPrint: Book
1800-1849'As a boy, stonemason Hugh Miller first learned to appreciate the pleasures of literature in the "most delightful of all narratives - the story of Joseph. Was there ever ...Hugh Miller AladdinPrint: Book
1800-1849Witness statement in trial for libel; witness reads to the court the offending paragraphs published in newspaper. James Chetham: "...in that newspaper is the paragraph...James Chetham  Print: Newspaper
1800-1849Mr Gurney cross-examines victim Thomas Metcalfe in trial of Ann Wright for theft. During examination, reads to Metcalfe and the court an advertisement put in the newspape...  Print: Newspaper
1800-1849During the trial of Jonathan Furlonger for theft, Mr Alley, in questioning witness Edward Pilcher, reads to the court a letter from Furlonger received by Pilcher.  Manuscript: Letter
1800-1849Evidence in trial for theft and receiving stolen goods. Prisoner Brown questions witness George Picard: Q: "Do you remember that there was a newspaper on the table at...George Picard Daily AdvertiserPrint: Newspaper
1800-1849Witness statement in trial for theft and receiving stolen goods; witness reads a 'bogus' invoice to the court: Q: "Is the invoice in a business-like form?" A: "Certai...George Deboos  Manuscript: invoice
1800-1849Witness statement in trial for theft and receiving stolen goods; witness reads a letter aloud to the court Deboos: "After reading it, he handed it to me -(reads) 'Mr S...George Deboos  Manuscript: Letter
1800-1849Witness statements in trial for coining: John Shobel: "Freeman, the inspector, stood by the fire, reading the newspaper at the time..."Joshua Freeman  Print: Newspaper
1800-1849Witness statements in trial for theft: George Baverstock: "I keep the Angel and Crown public house, opposite Whitechapel church; I have kept it thirteen years -I know ...Nicholas Benigne Ablin The TimesPrint: Newspaper
1800-1849Witness statements in trial for coining/forgery: John Limbrick: "I am an officer of Hatton Garden. I was with Read at the Lincoln's Inn coffee-house; we sat down and h...James Clark  Print: Newspaper


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