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With its debut in 1842 the
Illustrated London News became the world's first illustrated weekly newspaper, sparking a revolution in journalism and news reporting. The publication presented a vivid picture of British and world events—including news of war, disasters, royalty, social affairs, the arts, and science. Containing over 260,000 full-color pages, fully searchable and browsable, the ILN Historical Archive 1842–2003 provides users with unprecedented access to the entire run of this unique historical record.
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