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An illustration of two women in long skirts, carrying turf that is tied to their backs.

Document of the Week: "Irish Turf Carriers" Document of the Week

Our latest “Document of the Week”, chosen by our Senior Editor, Dr Tommy Dolan, is an illustration from The Graphic, published in March 1870. Founded by artist and social reformer, William Luson Thomas, The Graphic appeared in December 1869. Read more →

Dr Tommy Dolan

Published 30th June, 2025

An illustration by Joseph Syddall. The character of Tess, a young woman wearing a dress and a bonnet, tries to evade the sexual advances of Alec, a man stood at the other side of the field.

Document of the Week: "Tess of the D’Urbervilles" (1891) Document of the Week

Our latest “Document of the Week” was chosen by our Marketing and Editorial Assistant, Laura Wales. It is an instalment of Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the D’Urbervilles, published in The Graphic on 1 August 1891. Read more →

Laura Wales

Published 10th February, 2025

Podcast artwork that reads Talking History. The Rise of Print Media. With Professor Adrian Bingham. There is a red semicircle on the cover, with three illustrated figures in front of it. One is a colonial soldier, one in a nurse, and the third is a sailor.

Talking History: The Rise of Print Media | S1, Ep 1 Podcasts

British Online Archives (BOA) is pleased to announce the release of the first season of our podcast, Talking History with British Online Archives, in which we explore the past from a variety of angles and perspectives. This season comprises six episodes and will be released in bi-weekly instalments. Read more →