The Illustrated London News Archive Review and Competition Ends 01/10

I adore finding unique gifts for people and recently I came across the Illustrated London News Archive Book. Perfect for those that live in London, adore London or the history of this great city, the book is a collection of newspaper covers of the Illustrated London News, bound by hand and made into a book.

In its time the Illustrated London News was a weekly publication up to 1971 and thereafter a monthly publication.



Originally released in 1842 at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution the Illustrated London News became famous for its portrayal of Victorian life, from concerts, theatre shows and races to politics and world events.

The artists and engravers were well-known at the time for the quality of their illustrations and made the book famous. These include Birket Foster and George Weir amongst others.

You can order a personalised edition of the Illustrated London News with the recipient's name and year, all beautifully embossed in a blue hand bound cover. A message can also be used to personalise the book.




Today on my blog I am given you the chance to win a copy of the Illustrated London News Archive book worth £29.99 from I Just Love It. Entry is easy via the Rafflecopter application below. If you are not sure how to enter Rafflecopter competitions check this out.

While you are here don't forget to check out the other competitions I have running too, to win £100 in cash, a Von Shef food processor and £60 voucher to spend on homewares with Melody Maison.

Good Luck!


a Rafflecopter giveaway

My giveaway is open to those 18 + living in the UK only.
Winner picked at random via Rafflecopter
Please allow 28 days for delivery
No automated entries
One entry per person
Giveaway ends midnight on 01/10/2017

68 comments

  1. My nephew who is interested in London

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  2. To my father in law, he loves history and would enjoy watching the old pictures. I think it would make him to get into the background story of the pictures.

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  3. My Mum and Dad would absolutely love this book...who knows they might even be in it? ;)

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  4. Probably my mum for her birthday, she loves history

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  5. I would give it to my son as he lives in London.

    Hazel Rea @beachrambler

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  6. I would give it to my mum.

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  7. My neice
    She's doing art and fashion at university in London
    She'd be thrilled

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  8. I have to confess, I would have to keep this wonderful book for myself. I've recently decorated 1 wall of our kitchen with original 1930's advertisements & news articles, so would love to read this

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  9. i would give it to my dad he would love this

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  10. It would be a great gift for my Dad!

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  11. I would share it with my family, but once they had finished with it, i'd probably keep it to enjoy myself.

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  12. Tracy Nixon: It would be a great gift for my Dad thanks!

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  13. Would give it to myself because I deserve it! ;)

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  14. I would share it with family members who live in the area

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  15. It would be a great gift for my brother x

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  16. My daughter is at Uni in London and she'd find this sort of thing fascinating

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  17. I would keep for myself

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  18. It would be a great birthday present for my Mam.

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  19. My dad as his mum and dad came from London.

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  20. my husband he would love it hes a total bookworm and anything with history in is a must.

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  21. This would be perfect for my 90 year old neighbour who would be thrilled to receive this for his birthday just after Christmas.

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  22. I would give it to my dad as he would love this - Leanne W

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  23. my aunt would love a book like this!

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  24. I'd love to give this to my hubby

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  25. I would give this to my son who loves to learn about history and is fascinated with London

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  26. i want to keep it for myself! but if i had to i'd give it to my father

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  27. this is really lovely! my eldest daughter is 15 i know shed love this!

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  28. I'd love to give this to my history loving cockney boyfriend. He's love it!

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  29. I'm entering this to try and win it for myself ;)

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  30. I would keep it for myself, I love things like this!

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  31. I think this would make an unusual gift for my husband!

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  32. I would give this to my mother if i was to win.

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  33. This would be ideal for my mums Christmas.

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  34. I think I'd gift the book to my dad.

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  35. Would give it to my fiancee - loves history and London!

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  36. My fiance - loves history and London!

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  37. my nan as she was born in london in 1941

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  38. I'd give it to my nan/grandad :)

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  39. I'd give this to my day if I won, he just loves history

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  40. At risk of sounding selfish, I'd probably keep this (and share with my fellow-history-loving husband) as I adore history, esp social history! ;)

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  41. I would give this book to my sister.

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  42. My mum would love this as she was born in London and would spark lots of memories for her

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  43. My father would love this

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  44. I would gift this to my Fiance's Dad as he absolutely loves his history and I know he would find this book so interesting. He grew up in London too.

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  45. I would give it to my nan because she loves reading

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  46. I'm not sure. I might keep it! I live in London and have a keen interest in history.

    - Anthony

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  47. I'd give it to my husband, would be great to read through for both of us

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  48. Me - I'd love to see what else happened in that most momentous year!

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  49. I'd keep it for myself, too nice to give away

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  50. I would give it to my Mum, she would love it x

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  51. I'd give the book to my parents

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  52. My mum would find it really interesting. (@PeanutHog)

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