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Emma | Report | 14 Nov 2004 10:47 |
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Hello, does anyone know if its possible to search old newspapers online, free if possible. My G Grandmother was a dancer, i have photos of her on stage which were obviously proffesional photos and thought perhaps they were taken for posters or newspapers. She lived in Lambeth, and as i am having trouble finding out anything about her i thought this might be a lead. |
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Unknown | Report | 14 Nov 2004 11:46 |
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Emma No, you can't search old papers online (apart from a few available via the British library site, for selected dates only). The British Library newspaper library at Colindale is one place to look. Records offices have local newspapers on microfilm - I used one recently as the Colindale material was not fit for use. Look at Lambeth's archives' site - there's a separate list of papers they hold www.lambeth.gov.uk/services/leisure-culture/libraries/archives/ But if you think she was a performer, try contacting "The Stage" - I'm not sure when this started, but its a professional paper for actors. Nell |
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John | Report | 14 Nov 2004 12:13 |
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I think i saw a site recently about old music halls etc. |
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Valerie | Report | 14 Nov 2004 12:23 |
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Local library do hold local and national newspaper on microflim. But you needs to know the date and months as it is not indexes. Valerie |
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