Thomas Paine Birthday Marked In London
The statue of Thomas Paine (modelled by the notorious spy Edwards) was placed on the platform, amidst an enthusiastic burst of applause.
Historic Newspapers
This curated collection brings together historical newspaper articles about Thomas Paine from leading archives, including The New York Times, the Library of Congress, British historical newspapers, and other major collections. Covering publications printed before 1930, these articles offer a fascinating window into how Paine’s life, writings, and legacy were understood and debated across more than a century of history.
Nottingham Commemoration Of Thomas Paine’s Birthday
A number of friends met at the Seven Stars, Barker-gate, on the 28th ult., to celebrate the birth day of Thomas Paine.
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1849 Boston Common Commemoration Of The Birth Of Thomas Paine
Thirty guns were fired on Boston Common, last Monday, in commemoration of the birth of Thomas Paine, whose natal day it was.
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Three London Commemorations Of Thomas Paine’s Birthday
At the meeting of the Utilitarian Society on Sunday last, at the house of Mr. J. Cook, Upper Orwell-street, Mr. Spilling delivered an able address on the Life and Writings of Thomas Paine.
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Anecdote Of Thomas Paine
From the resemblance the latter person bore to portraits I had seen in his books, I knew it was Paine. While I followed the waiter, I was preparing an exordium to introduce myself.
Great Metropolitan Meeting In Honour Of The Memory Of Paine
A tea party and public meeting was held at the Literary and Scientific Institution, John-street, Tottenham Court-road, on Sunday evening, February the 6th.
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1848 NYC Celebration of the Birthday of Thomas Paine
On Sunday evening last, at the Minerva Room, the birth-day of the celebrated Thomas Paine was solemnized before a respectable congregation of old fashioned people, both English and American.
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1848 Celebration of the Birth-Day of Thomas Paine
At a meeting held at the Minerva House, on Sunday evening, January 30, 1848, for the purpose of celebrating the birthday of Thomas Paine.
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Celebration Of The Birth-Day Of Thomas Paine In Nottingham
A supper in honour of the above eminent political character, numerously attended, was held on Monday evening last, at the Seven Stars, Baker Gate.
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Anniversary Of The Birth Day Of Thomas Paine in London
A public tea party was held at the Literary Institution, John-street, Tottenham-court-road, on Friday evening, January the 29th, in commemoration of the birth of the immortal Thomas Paine.
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Two London Commemorations Of Thomas Paine’s Birthday
The Democrats of this place, held a Public Meeting in celebration of the birth of Thomas Paine, at the Walters Arms, Church-street, Deptford, on Wednesday evening, February the 3rd.
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British Society Organizes For Paine’s Monument
Cobbett was obliged to abandon his design, and the committee now call upon the people—whom they consider the proper parties—to come forward and accomplish it.