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Document of the Week: “Kismet”, the First Published Work of Walter de la Mare (1895) Document of the Week

Our latest “Document of the Week” was chosen by our Marketing and Editorial Assistant, Laura Wales. It is the first published work of Walter de la Mare, written under the pseudonym Walter Ramal. The story appeared in The Sketch on 7 August 1895. Read more →

Laura Wales

Published 19th May, 2025

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Document of the Week: Agatha Christie’s “The Affair at the Victory Ball” (1923) Document of the Week

Our latest “Document of the Week” was chosen by our Marketing and Editorial Assistant, Laura Wales. It is Agatha Christie’s first published short story, “The Affair at the Victory Ball”, which appeared in The Sketch on 7 March 1923. Read more →

Laura Wales

Published 10th March, 2025

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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 →

British Online Archives

Published 1st October, 2024

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