Our collection of articles, records and reviews about Thomas Paine and England.
English newspapers have praised Paine principally as a journalist, the Manchester Guardian referring to him as the “first journalist in the fullest and best modern sense of the word”.
1909 London News Letter Tells Of Thomas Paine Honor In England Read Post »
There was a strange combination of names in this affair, as the Terrible was equipped at Execution dock, was commanded by Death, with Devil for lieutenant, and Ghost for surgeon.
The British Privateer Terrible’s Desperate Naval Engagement Read Post »
A public tea party, to celebrate this event, was held on Sunday afternoon, at the Literary Institution, John-street, Tottenham-court-road.
A public tea party and festival was held at the Literary and Scientific Institution, John-street, Tottenham-court-road, on Sunday evening.
London Commemoration Of The Birthday Of Thomas Paine Read Post »
On Monday last, about sixty of the disciples of this great man dined together, in the large room at the Seven Stars Inn, Nottingham.
Nottingham Celebration Of The Birthday Of Thomas Paine Read Post »
A tea party and public meeting, in commemoration of the above event, was held on Sunday evening, by the society of Free Inquirers, meeting at the British Coffee Rooms, Edgeware-road.
The day was celebrated at the Literary and Scientific Institution, John-street, Tottenham-court-road, on Sunday evening, February 3rd, by a festival.
Natal Day Of The Immortal Thomas Paine in London Read Post »
The statue of Thomas Paine (modelled by the notorious spy Edwards) was placed on the platform, amidst an enthusiastic burst of applause.
A number of friends met at the Seven Stars, Barker-gate, on the 28th ult., to celebrate the birth day of Thomas Paine.
Nottingham Commemoration Of Thomas Paine’s Birthday Read Post »
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.
Three London Commemorations Of Thomas Paine’s Birthday Read Post »
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.
Great Metropolitan Meeting In Honour Of The Memory Of Paine Read Post »
A supper in honour of the above eminent political character, numerously attended, was held on Monday evening last, at the Seven Stars, Baker Gate.
Celebration Of The Birth-Day Of Thomas Paine In Nottingham Read Post »
