Some notable events
and features
reported by the
Illustrated London News
from my collection
apologies for development work going on
some topics are complete and many are in various states
of completion or not yet started- please explore
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Welcome to John Weedy's website dedicated to my Collection of "The Illustrated London News"
A source of Historical Illustrated News
The Illustrated London News was a weekly 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 imagination
of Victorian readers and generations thereafter. On this website you will find a wealth of information about the ILN,
including its history, 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 Early days of the Illustrated London News
A short History of the Illustrated London News
The Illustrated London News (ILN) serves as a rich repository of diverse subject matter
spanning the 19th and 20th centuries,
rendering it an invaluable asset for multidisciplinary research. Its coverage encompasses:
The Arts: ILN portrays key figures in opera, vaudeville,
painting, and theater from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Discovery and Exploration: Illustrated adventures of explorers like
Livingstone, Stanley, and Scott bring exploration to life.
Fashion: ILN traces the evolution of fashion,
from corsets to flapper dresses, through its unique visual narratives.
Industry and Trade: Coverage of industrial growth, labor conditions,
trade, and agriculture offers a societal snapshot.
Military History: Visual documentation of conflicts,
from the Crimean War to World Wars, highlights historical warfare.
Politics: Fine illustrations depict Victorian statesmen
and major players in World Wars, providing political insights.
Science, Medicine, and Progress: Engaging engravings showcase
technological advancements and scientific breakthroughs.
Social History: ILN provides visual narratives of societal dynamics,
covering diverse topics like suffrage, crime, and leisure.
Sport: From mainstream sports to niche activities,
ILN captures the essence of sporting culture.
Transport: A comprehensive record of transportation milestones,
from steam omnibuses to historic flights, is depicted.
Travel: ILN offers global insights into people, places,
and cultures, spanning the British Empire and beyond.
Royalty: ILN followed the lives of the Royal family of the UK
and the world in engravings and photographs..
Opening of the
The Lancaster - Carlisle Railway 1846 as reported in
The Illustrated London News
Lancaster Castle Railway station 1846
(Sir William Tite was the architect of Lancaster station)
(Joseph Locke was the engineer who designed the route of the Lancaster to Carlisle Railway )
Visit the NEW "Tite & Locke" Pub on Lancaster Railway Station
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(scroll a little further down for the Year Grid )
The Illustrated London News
was the first illustrated newspaper in the world,
it was published for
161 years from 1842–2003.
The Illustrated London News
It is thought to be
the finest pictorial example
and historic social record
of British and world events upto the early 21st Century
My collection is not quite the complete run of every ILN published but I have over 7000 of them
There are over 1,000 "long pages" of articles and images on my website
a small fraction of the ¼ of a million pages in more than 7,000 issues which
contains over 1,500,000 images
A glimpse into some of the
content of
The Illustrated london News
by year in the Victorian era
The Illustrated London News was first published in 1842
click on a year in the Year Grid
to discover some of the content
A glimpse into the content of
The Illustrated london News
by year in the 20th Century
search my website...
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