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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
 
1800-1849'I see by the paper this morning that the Corn question in Parliament is put off till the 26th inst this almost confirms the report that the ministers have no plan ready....Robert Sharp n/aThe TimesPrint: Newspaper
1800-1849'Very little news of importance in the Papers. I see Mr Hume is still strenuous for Economy, particulary in the Navy estimates...'Robert Sharp n/aThe TimesPrint: Newspaper
1800-1849'Very little news of importance in the Papers. I see Mr Hume is still strenuous for Economy, particulary in the Navy estimates...'Robert Sharp n/aThe ExaminerPrint: Newspaper
1800-1849'The Examiner for last week arrived yesterday... I hear that the corn question is put off till Thursday next...'Robert Sharp n/aThe ExaminerPrint: Newspaper
1800-1849'Recd 2 papers from WM yesterday morning, the Examiner not come to hand all this week... I see Taylor, the orator, Philosopher and Fool has been obliged to find Bail for ...Robert Sharp n/a[a newspaper, probably The Times]Print: Newspaper
1800-1849'By the paper I see there has been a great deal of crowding about St James's to see the laying in state of the Royal Duke...'Robert Sharp n/aThe TimesPrint: Newspaper
1800-1849'A fine morning. Recd the Examiner this morning which is soon as can be expected. The times very copious on the approaching funeral of the Duke of York. All the honours p...Robert Sharp n/aThe TimesPrint: Newspaper
1800-1849'Saw in the Paper this morning the official account of the Death of the Duke of York; the paper in mourning.'Robert Sharp n/a[a newspaper, probably The Times]Print: Newspaper
1800-1849'I see by the Hull packet that the Brothers has sailed for London...'Robert Sharp n/aThe Hull Packet and Humber GazettePrint: Newspaper
1800-1849'I recd two papers this morning packed up together, so that if news be like wine which improves in the keeping, I am very well off this day[.] It is all new to me. It is ...Robert Sharp n/a[a newspaper]Print: Newspaper
1800-1849'There is a fine cover on one of the Registers which I must preserve, it has been a Wrapper to a No of Hogarth's works, there are such droll figures on it as I can scarce...Robert Sharp n/a['Wrapper to a No of Hogarth's works' OR [cover toPrint: Advertisement
1800-1849'I have read in the Times this day with great satisfaction the proceedings of a meeting in London to protect & defend the rights of the Welsh cottagers.'Robert Sharp n/aThe TimesPrint: Newspaper
1800-1849'I see by the Paper this morning that Mr Canning is going to allow all corn in bond before the first of July...'Robert Sharp n/aThe TimesPrint: Newspaper
1800-1849'The following written by Dr Worthington appeared in the Morning Chronicle. Epistle from Tom Cribb to Big Ben concerning some foul play in a late transaction. [transcribe...Benjamin Newton n/aThe Morning ChroniclePrint: Newspaper
1800-1849'The poorest review of any book that I have yet met in the Edinburgh is that of Goethe.'Benjamin Newton n/aEdinburgh ReviewPrint: Serial / periodical
1800-1849'An account in the papers of Mrs W. Long being married to Rich the Rope dancer, old Billy Long was a fine contrast to him.'Benjamin Newton n/a[newspapers?]Print: Newspaper
1800-1849'Went hunting [...] saw Mr Claridge's advertisement for the sale of 11, 695 trees of which 5241 were oaks.'Benjamin Newton n/a[advertisement]Print: Advertisement
1800-1849'Saw today in the paper that Philip's Norton was given to Mr Warner'.Benjamin Newton n/a[Local newspaper]Print: Newspaper
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1900-1945		'[Neville] Cardus read only boys' papers until quite suddenly, in adolescence, he dove into Dickens and Mark Twain. "Then, without scarcely a bridge-passage, I was deep i...Neville Cardus n/a[boys' papers]Print: Serial / periodical
1900-1945'"Reading for me then was haphazard, unguided, practically uncritical", recalled boilermaker's daughter Marjory Todd. "I slipped all too easily into those traps for the h...Marjory Todd n/aJohn O' London's WeeklyPrint: Serial / periodical


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