Illustration of a newspaper seller and boy with cornet announcing 'great news' on the streets of London. Circa 1819

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Illustration of a newspaper seller and boy with cornet announcing 'great news' on the streets of London. Circa 1819

5617142 Illustration of a newspaper seller and boy with cornet announcing 'great news' on the streets of London. Circa 1819; (add.info.: 02/02/1819); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38508200

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

1819 Announcing Cornet Street Trader Seller

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This illustration from 1819 transports us back to the bustling streets of London, where a newspaper seller and a young boy with a cornet are spreading the word about 'great news'. The scene is alive with energy and excitement, as passersby stop to listen to the announcement. The detail in this print is truly remarkable, capturing the essence of daily life in early 19th century England. The boy's eager expression and the newspaper seller's animated gestures draw us into their world, inviting us to imagine what important tidings they are sharing with the crowd. In an era before instant communication and social media, newspapers were a vital source of information for people eager to stay informed about current events. This illustration serves as a reminder of how news was disseminated in a time when printed media was king. As we gaze upon this historical image, we can almost hear the sounds of horse-drawn carriages clattering by and feel the buzz of activity on London's cobblestone streets. It is a snapshot frozen in time, offering us a glimpse into the past and sparking our curiosity about what 'great news' might have been so eagerly shared on that fateful day in 1819.

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