There are many good reasons to search the newspaper archives, such as when you’re looking for your ancestors or researching a local area or historical event.
But sometimes it’s nice to just have a browse through the articles. More often than not, you’ll turn up some articles you would never have thought to search for…
…like these articles which provide some sound advice for anyone planning their big day.
Don’t forget the banns
Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail – Tuesday 02 June 1936© THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Don’t drop the ring
Nottingham Evening Post – Saturday 28 May 1932© THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Keep the registers safe. But not THAT safe
Nottingham Evening Post – Wednesday 20 July 1904© THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Do a background check
South Wales Daily News – Monday 08 July 1895© THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Prepare for all weather
Western Morning News – Monday 28 June 1937© THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
It’s an oldie: Never give up
Western Daily Press – Wednesday 16 April 1930© THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
The show must go on
Merthyr Telegraph, and General Advertiser for the Iron Districts of South Wales – Friday 21 February 1879© THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Tie up any loose ends…
Dundee Evening Telegraph – Tuesday 19 July 1904© THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
