Wisbech newspapers
Local paper which would have invaluable information for research purposes e.g Wisbech standard and pictorial
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P Monger commented
As the port of Wisbech imported and exported large quantities of materials, the local paper contains a lot of items on the ships and their crews, as well as ship building and as customs and excise activities.
The River and canal also provides plenty of newspaper material including the fenskating. The Wisbech Working Men's Institute was nationally recognised. -
Dave Garford commented
Can only echo the other comments, it would be great to have our local newspaper history at the end of my keyboard.
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Caroline Barker commented
Wisbech is a very interesting town, historically, and with the interest in local and family history increasing, it would be great to have our local newspapers included in your database. I have found searching your database very helpful for my own research, but the more newspapers you include, the better!
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G Monger commented
As the largest town in the area its papers cover three counties News.
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Anonymous commented
These newspapers cover many historical features in and around Wisbech as well as the culture going back many years. It would be wonderful to see these newspapers covered by BNA
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Andy Ketley commented
The Wisbech Advertiser and the Wisbech Standard both covered a relatively broad area of the East Anglian Fenland. Wisbech is designated as 'Capital of the Fens' and is where three counties meet, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Lincolnshire. Either publication would be a welcome addition to the British Newspaper Archive.
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Jane Clarke commented
I am looking for 2 things 1) the front page of Wisbech Standard from Dec 1972 to September 1973. Specifically for 1) Personality Girl Finalists. Jane Clarke on front page.
2) Article about Jane Clarke (Former runner up Personality Girl) going to Iran in June 1973.
Both have pictures.
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Anonymous commented
Owned by the family of Octavia Hill.
Only 1836-1840! -
Susanah Farmer commented
Lots of local history interest. Many groups on Facebook, and local papers would enhance the community interest. Home of Thomas Clarkson, Octavia Hill, Quaker bankers, Jane Stuart and a fascinating Fen history.