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One of the Newspaper Corridors at the British Museum, 1899 (b / w photo)
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One of the Newspaper Corridors at the British Museum, 1899 (b / w photo)
5227042 One of the Newspaper Corridors at the British Museum, 1899 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the Newspaper Corridors at the British Museum, 1899. Illustration for The Penny Pictorial Magazine, 1899.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23302806
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
1899 Bound British Library British Museum Media Volumes Newspapers
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This photograph takes us back in time to the year 1899, offering a glimpse into one of the newspaper corridors at the iconic British Museum. The image, captured by an English photographer from the 19th century, showcases rows upon rows of bound newspapers neatly stacked on shelves that stretch as far as the eye can see. The atmosphere exudes history and nostalgia as we imagine the countless stories contained within those volumes. This particular snapshot was originally published in The Penny Pictorial Magazine in 1899, adding another layer of historical significance to this remarkable piece. As we observe this print from a private collection, it becomes evident that media has always played a vital role in shaping society. It serves as a reminder of how newspapers were once meticulously preserved and accessed physically rather than digitally. The pre-digitalisation era is beautifully encapsulated here, transporting us to a time when information was sought through tangible pages rather than screens. The British Museum's newspaper corridors stand tall as guardians of knowledge and storytelling. They hold within their walls centuries worth of news articles, opinions, and narratives waiting to be discovered by curious minds eager to unravel history's secrets. Through this photograph's lens, we are granted access not only to a physical space but also to an intangible world brimming with stories yet untold. It invites us to appreciate both the artistry behind photography itself and the profound impact that newspapers have had on our collective human experience throughout time.
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