What did 19th century people like to read?

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The dandy’s role as icon and irritant

How a West Indian warrior became a knock-out success in London’s East End Picture the scene. Two boxers walk out before an uproarious crowd at the Sebright Music Hall in the London district of Hackney

Kathryn Ferry delves into 20th-century holiday habits with the help of her postcard collection

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Influencers who shaped the public’s taste in an earlier era