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Title: Newspaper Archives
Post by: grah72a on Saturday 02 March 13 10:37 GMT (UK)
I happened to be browsing last night,looking for a link to a report on Coventry local history regarding a Rev George Tabberer and a Miss Marston of Coventry in 1884.
I came across several interesting reorts on Newspaper Archives, Lloyds weekly Dec 07 1884 regarding the pair.
When i clicked to read,a note popped up and told me i had read 1 report(i had not) and must register (no metion of cost) so i tried to register but the same message came up that i had read 1 report.
has any one any idea how i could read the reports.
                                                                    Graham.
Title: Re: Newspaper Archives
Post by: stonechat on Saturday 02 March 13 12:05 GMT (UK)
Are you looking at the British Newspaper Archive?
Title: Re: Newspaper Archives
Post by: Jebber on Saturday 02 March 13 12:44 GMT (UK)
You can search for free on either The British newspaper Archive and then buy a short subscription
http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/

Or search on Findmypast and then buy credits
http://www.findmypast.co.uk/

There are articles in numerous papers as it was quite a scandal, he was accused of bad language, drunkenness and an improper relationship with Mary MASTON

Jebber
Title: Re: Newspaper Archives
Post by: grah72a on Saturday 02 March 13 12:50 GMT (UK)
Many thanks for replies,will try.
Regards to you both.
                               Graham.
Title: Re: Newspaper Archives
Post by: WestYorks on Sunday 03 March 13 18:48 GMT (UK)
Many thanks for replies,will try.
Regards to you both.
                               Graham.

Have you checked to see if your local library is signed up to the Gale 19th century newspaper archive ? Here in Leeds you can access and search it from your home pc using your library card number. It also gives you access to the Times archive.

Mick.
Title: Re: Newspaper Archives
Post by: dawnsh on Sunday 03 March 13 20:46 GMT (UK)
If your profile is up to date, then you may be out of luck with your local library

http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/1063/libraries-online_information_resources/43/encyclopaedias_and_online_information

Doesn't look like they subscribe to the Gale Group.

Dawn
Title: Re: Newspaper Archives
Post by: grah72a on Sunday 03 March 13 20:56 GMT (UK)
Thanks Dawn,i thought of going in tomorrow as i will be passing the library, but you saved me a trip.
    Graham