The magazines were published by the Society of the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge between 1832 and 1845 and were aimed at the working classes, who often had no access to formal education part of wider liberal reforms. Very useful for social / cultural historians, providing an insight into popular literature and common interests.

Item number 27426
Category Periodical
Type Peepshow
Language English
Country of origin UK

Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection