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Brought to you by Findmypast and the British Library, the British Newspaper Archive is digitising millions of newspaper pages from the UK and beyond.
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    Jul 28
    Today is the day! We're delighted to unveil the new British Newspaper Archive platform, in partnership with the @britishlibrary, as we introduce a more powerful search experience and exciting new tools to help your research. Explore it here: bit.ly/44MZso1 #NewEdition
    Four vintage newspaper front pages are displayed against a background with text reading, "Welcome to the new The British Newspaper Archive." The newspapers include "The Northern Whig," "The Illustrated London News," and "Y Genedl Gymreig."
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    This 88.6-foot Sutton Hoo ship was discovered in 1939. Believed to be the burial ground of King Rædwald, County Life, 11 March 1976, features a reconstruction drawing by Alan Sorrell bit.ly/4gsRdnE #HistoryOfDiscovery
    Reconstruction drawing by Alan Sorrell depicting the Sutton Hoo ship being moved to a burial trench. Numerous figures are seen labouring to drag the ship across hilly terrain against a dramatic sky. From Country Life, 11 March 1976
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    'Nott's Miners Respond to the Buzzers' Call - Return to Work Begins in Earnest - In spite of Mr. Cook's Frantic Appeal' - Leeds Mercury, 23 August 1926 bit.ly/4zf9UTd #OTD #1926Newspapers
    Front page of The Leeds Mercury newspaper dated Monday, August 23, 1926. Headlines include 'Notts Miners Respond to the Buzzers' Call' and 'Return to Work Begins in Earnest.' There are articles about a lifeboat day at Scarborough and South Yorkshire's Mr. Cook's plea to miners. Various advertisements and notices appear along the sides.
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    Aug 22
    We're besotted by the newly designed women's slacks by Moss Bros. Coming in worsted, plain flannel, or corduroy, they're extremely versatile for after skiing or wearing at home - The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 13 January 1939 bit.ly/45rfkNi #SaturdayStyle
    Images from the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 13 January 1939, showcasing winter fashion. The top section displays a person dressed in a stylish ski outfit, holding ski poles, standing on snow. The lower section has a close-up of a different winter outfit, emphasizing tailored slacks suitable for post-skiing. The accompanying text discusses ski fashion trends.
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    Aug 22
    'Looking Forward to Keeping the Ashes' - Sunday Mirror, 22 August 1926 bit.ly/3S2RX9R #OTD #1926Newspapers
    Front page of the "Sunday Pictorial" newspaper dated August 22, 1926. Main headline: "LOOKING FORWARD TO KEEPING THE ASHES," featuring a cricket scene with two individuals, one holding a bat. To the right, a smaller image titled "CLACTON SHOOTING DRAMA" showing two people, one in uniform. Below are two smaller articles with images: "GIRL RESCUES SISTERS FROM FIRE" and "WOMAN SKIPPER'S 'LOST' YACHT SAFE." Text and images cover various events and stories.

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