The Illustrated London News
Tutankhamen 1923
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A glimpse into the content of
The Illustrated london News
by year in the 20th Century.
Contextual essays about The Illustrated London News
from Gale primary resources
Explore Victorian Trivia.
Another singing mouse!!! at the Exchange Public House, Charlton..
A full page of Victorian
Classified Adverts 1847
A full page of Victorian
Classified Adverts 1845
The American civil war as covered by the Illustrated London News
Fort Sumter being shelled at the beginning of the civil war
(below is a rough idea of the depth of coverage by the ILN on the war)
January to June 1861 -(165 Articles, 50 Illustrations)
July to December 1861 -(210 Articles, 56 Illustrations)
January to June 1862 -(203 Articles, 48 Illustrations)
July to December 1862 -(156 Articles, 18 Illustrations)
January to June 1863 -(175 Articles, 28 Illustrations)
July to December 1863 -(127 Articles, 25 Illustrations)
January to June 1864 -(140 Articles, 19 Illustrations)
July to December 1864 -(179 Articles, 26 Illustrations)
January to June 1865 -(206 Articles, 31 Illustrations)
July to December 1865 -(161 Articles, 8 Illustrations)
The New Hartley Mining disaster 1862
The New Hartley pit calamity :
The funeral procession leaving colliery now for Earsdon church yard
The 1908 Olympic Games
1842 Chartists at Preston, Lancashire
The Illustrated london News
A list of some Special numbers
Appendix List of Special Editions
of ILN from 1873
General Election Posters from 1923, 1924, 1931 and 1935
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The Conquest of Mount Everest 1953
Illustrated London News 1873 - 1981
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Illustrated London News 1873 - 1981
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This is a research and development page and not for the public
however if you are here - just enjoy
Welcome to John Weedy's website dedicated to my
Collection of "The Illustrated London News"
The Illustrated London News was the world's first illustrated newspaper that ran from 1842 to 2003, although turning monthly from 1971,providing a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural history of Britain and beyond.
With its detailed illustrations and informative articles, the ILN was a pioneering publication that captured the imaginationof Victorian readers and generations thereafter.
The Illustrated London News was renowned for its exquisite box wood engravings, which were utilized to reproduce the images in the publication. These engravings were created with meticulous craftsmanship, showcasing intricate details and capturing the essence of the depicted scenes. The use of box wood engravings allowed for high-quality reproduction, contributing to the visual appeal and artistic value of the ILN. The skilled engravers employed by the newspaper played a crucial role in producing these fine engravings, which further enhanced the publication's reputation as a leading source of illustrated journalism.
On my website you will find a wealth of information about the ILN, including its history, artistry, notable contributors, and featured articles.
Join me as I explore the legacy of this iconic publication and discover the stories it has to tell
The Illustrated London News holds the distinction of being the world's first illustrated newspaper. Its publication spanned an impressive 161 years, from 1842 to 2003. Considered a remarkable visual representation and historical record of British and global events, it offers insights into the early 21st century. While my collection doesn't encompass every ILN edition, I possess over 7000 of them. On my website, you'll find over 1,000 "long pages" featuring articles and images. However, it's important to note that these pages represent only a small fraction of the vast content contained within the quarter of a million pages across more than 7,000 issues, amounting to an astounding collection of over 1,500,000 images.
A glimpse into the content of
The Illustrated london News
by year in the Victorian era.
(Victoria came to the throne in 1837 - ILN 1st published 1842)
Lancaster Castle Station 1846
Opening of the The Lancaster - Carlisle Railway 1846 as reported in The illustrated London News
Other Fine Victorian Engravings of Lancaster
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A Historical introduction to Lancaster
"Lancaster from the Moor"- 1868
from John Weedy's collection of
Illustrated London News
* 1953 - May 30th Double number -
The
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
History of The Illustrated London News :
A short History of the Illustrated London News
The way Illustrated London News was
printed
in 1858 (see May 15th)
.
This image is one of four from the first
colour supplement in the ILN of 1855
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1951 The Festival of Britain
The site of the 1951 exhibition on the Thames, London
Large City Views
Decorated covers of some Christmas Editions
The Illustrated London News Christmas editions were highly anticipated and cherished annual publications that celebrated the holiday season. These special editions of the newspaper were released close to Christmas and featured extensive coverage of festive themes, traditions, and events.
The Christmas editions of the Illustrated London News were known for their elaborate illustrations, captivating stories, and rich content. They often showcased scenes of winter landscapes, holiday decorations, Christmas markets, festive gatherings, and iconic seasonal imagery. These illustrations were meticulously crafted and provided readers with a visual feast, capturing the spirit and charm of Christmas.
In addition to the stunning visuals, the Christmas editions contained articles, stories, and poems related to Christmas celebrations, customs, and folklore. They covered a wide range of topics, including Christmas traditions, historical accounts, charitable activities, holiday recipes, gift ideas, and more. These editions aimed to create a sense of warmth, joy, and nostalgia for readers during the holiday season.
The Illustrated London News Christmas editions became popular collectors' items over time, cherished for their unique content and artistic representations of Christmas. They played a significant role in shaping the cultural perception and celebration of Christmas in Britain and beyond.
Starting from 1936, the Christmas editions of the Illustrated London News adopted a distinctive house style that included a red border. This red-bordered format became a hallmark of the Christmas editions and was consistently used in subsequent years.
The red border added a festive touch to the publication, creating a visual distinction and signaling the special nature of the Christmas edition. It enhanced the overall presentation of the newspaper and further emphasized the holiday spirit. The red border design became instantly recognizable and anticipated by readers, as it became a cherished symbol of the Illustrated London News Christmas editions.
It's worth noting that while the red border was a consistent feature from 1936 onwards until 1971 when it became a more intermittent feature, there may have been variations in the specific design elements within the border, such as illustrations, typography, or additional decorative elements, depending on the year and edition.
There were no more Christmas editions after 2002 and the paper after 161 years, stopped being published after the summer edition of 2003.
1949
100 years ago some events of 1923 reported in
The Illustrated London New 1921
The Victorian Magazine -
read the
March 15th 1856 edition- complete
Illustrated London News
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE IN MASTHEADS
History of Wood engraving
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24th February 1923 Tutankhamen
The Illustrated London News General Information
The Illustrated London News
Total Issues: 7150+
Initially founded for news and current affairs. It began to run fiction in the early 1880s, mostly serials, to rival The Graphic.
Authors include Walter Besant, Hall Caine, H. Rider Haggard, Robert Louis Stevenson, Joseph Conrad.
Frank Leslie was one of the early engravers on ILN and took the magazine concept to the US in 1848.
Circulation peaked at about 300,000 in 1860s; by 1970s was around 50,000.
Publishers
1842: Joseph Clayton
1843 – 1857: William Little
1858 – 1883: George C. Leighton
1884 – 1905: Ingram Brothers
1905 – 1961: Illustrated London News & Sketch
1961 – 1985: Thompson Organisation
1985 – 2007: Illustrated London News Group (John Sherwood)
2007 - Current Lisa Barnard
Editors
1842 – 1846: F.W.N. Bayley
1846 – 1852: John Timbs
1852 – 1859: Charles Mackay
1859 – 1890: John Lash
1891 – 1900: Clement Shorter
1900 – 1963: Bruce Ingram
1963 – 1965: Hugh Ingram
1965 – 1970: Tim Green
1967 – 1970: John Kisch
1970 – 1994: James Bishop
1995 – Mark Palmer
1996 - 2001 Alison Booth
2002 - 2003 Julia Pearey
Formats
14-May-1842 – 1970: folio (14" x 10"), heavily illustrated
1971 – present: tabloid (12" x 9")
Original Price
6d (which included 1d Tax - removed in 1855)
5d then July 6th 1872 up to 6d
where it remained until July 7th 1917 then 7d
by the beginning of 1919 it was 1/- (12d)
it was still 1/- in 1940 (inflation?)
Original Pagecounts
16pp
Frequency
weekly from 1842; monthly from May-1971;
then from Jan 1989 to Spring, Summer, Christmas and Royal editions only
Acknowledgements to Phil Stephensen-Payne for letting me use information collated by him. http://www.philsp.com/index.html
.Victorian Fiction Research Guides
Illustrated London News and its rivals -The Victorian Web
My website is very incomplete and
should only be used as a guide
to the type and breadth of the content of the ILN.
Particular subjects of enquiry
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Thank You John
NEW The first Anaglyphs (3D pictures) in ILN
