Some suggestions for "Magazine", listed by relevance (123)
The Strand MagazineMonthly publication founded by George Newnes, published 1891–1950, credited with introducing the short story to a British audience.
Pearson’s MagazineMonthly publication founded by Cyril Arthur Pearson, published 1896–1939, the first British periodical to include a crossword.
The Penny MagazineIllustrated British magazine aimed at a working-class readership, published from 1832 until 1845.
The Burlington MagazineMonthly publication covering the fine and decorative arts of all periods, founded in 1903.
Aunt Judy’s MagazineBritish magazine for young people founded in 1866.
The Holborn Monthly MagazineShort-lived women's magazine published from April 1903 until April 1904.
The Gentleman’s MagazineMonthly compendium of the best news, essays and information from the daily and weekly newspapers, published from 1731 until 1914.
Judy (satirical magazine)British satirical magazine published from 1867 until 1907.
The Queen (magazine)Weekly illustrated society magazine founded in 1861. Following a series of mergers over the years it survives in the form of the fashion magazine
Harper's Bazaar.
The Butterfly (magazine)Literary magazine published from 1893 until 1900, with a gap from 1894 to 1899.
Black & White (magazine)Weekly periodical published from 1891 until 1912, when it was merged with
The Sphere.
The Servant’s MagazinePublished monthly in England from 1838 until 1869. Priced at one penny, its mission was to provide "improving reading for servant girls".
The Yellow BookShort-lived but influential quarterly illustrated magazine published in London from 1894 to 1897.
Women’s Suffrage JournalMagazine founded by Lydia Becker and Jessie Boucherett in 1870, focusing on news of events affecting women's lives.
The Ladies MercuryFirst English periodical targeted specifically at women, published in 1693.
Roy of the RoversBritish comic strip about the life and times of a fictional footballer named Roy Race, who played for Melchester Rovers.
Sunny StoriesBritish children’s magazine intended to appeal to both boys and girls. It began as
Sunny Stories for Little Folk in 1926, edited and written by Enid Blyton, although she was only credited as the editor.
The Monthly PacketMonthly magazine aimed at young women between 15 and 25, published from 1851 until 1899.
Bentley’s MiscellanyIllustrated monthly magazine published from 1837 until 1868.
Samuel Johnson18th-century English writer, critic, editor and lexicographer whose
Dictionary of the English Language had far-reaching effects on the development of Modern English.
William Harrison AinsworthEnglish historical novelist, at one time considered a rival to Charles Dickens.
Ally SloperCartoon character created by Charles Ross, the first continuing comic-strip hero.
A Christmas CarolNovella by Charles Dickens, first published in London by Chapman & Hall in 1843 and illustrated by John Leech.
Elliott O’DonnellEnglish author (1872–1965) known primarily for his books about ghosts.
London MercuryMonthly literary magazine published from 1919 until 1939.
Home ChimesBritish magazine published from 1884 until 1894, precursor to popular fiction magazines.
The Car IllustratedBritish weekly automobile magazine founded in 1902.
The National ReviewRight-wing British magazine founded in 1883.
Juliana Horatia EwingEnglish writer of children's stories, whose 1865 book
The Brownies gave Agnes Baden-Powell the idea and the name for the junior level of the Girl Guides.
Broadspeed GT 2+2The Broadspeed GT 2+2 is a Mini-based fastback-styled motor vehicle designed by Tony Bloor, Broadspeed’s sales manager.
Cottingley FairiesThe Cottingley Fairies appear in a series of five photographs taken by Elsie Wright (1901–1988) and Frances Griffiths (1907–1986), two cousins who lived in Cottingley, near Bradford in England.
The Stalls of Barchester CathedralGhost story by M. R. James, first published in 1910.
The First Men in the MoonScientific romance by H. G. Wells first published in 1901, about two men who travel to the Moon using an anti-gravity substance known as cavorite.
Meriel TalbotBritish public servant and women's welfare worker, (1866–1956).
Katherine Mayne16th-century Scottish woman convicted of the murder of her first husband, Alexander Cant.
The IdlerIllustrated monthly magazine published in London from 1892 until 1911.
Pall Mall BudgetWeekly magazine published in London from 1868 until 1920.
OpheliaSeries of three paintings by John William Waterhouse, reflecting his interpretation of Ophelia, a character from Shakespeare's Hamlet
Enid BlytonEnglish children's writer whose books have been among the world's best-sellers since the 1930s, selling more than 600 million copies.
KidnappedHistorical fiction adventure novel by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, written as a boys' novel and first published in the magazine
Young Folks from May to July 1886.
Malcolm SavilleLeonard Malcolm Saville (21 February 1901 – 30 June 1982) was an English author best known for the Lone Pine series of children’s books, published between 1943 and 1978.
Halifax GibbetEarly guillotine, or decapitating machine, used in the town of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. It was probably installed during the 16th century as an alternative to beheading by axe or sword.
Chambers’s Edinburgh JournalWeekly 16-page magazine started by William Chambers in 1832.
The Turn of the ScrewHorror novella by Henry James, first published in 1898, about a governess who comes to believe that the house where she works is haunted.
Mary TaylorEarly advocate for women's rights, born in Gomersal in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England, (1817–1893).
Elizabeth Ann LinleySinger who possessed great beauty, subject of several paintings, poet and writer.
Ogle SX1000The Ogle SX1000 is a front-wheel drive Mini-based coupé-style motor vehicle designed by David Ogle, the founder of Ogle Design.
Sunbeam TigerHigh-performance V8 version of the British Rootes Group’s Sunbeam Alpine roadster, designed in part by the American car designer and racing driver Carroll Shelby and produced from 1964 until 1967.
Society for the Diffusion of Useful KnowledgeSociety founded in London in 1826 to publish cheap and accessible works on scientific and artistic subjects.
Man-size in MarbleHorror story by the English writer Edith Nesbit (1858–1924), about two marble statues that come to life on Halloween, first published in 1887.
Brown Lady of Raynham HallGhost said to haunt Raynham Hall in Norfolk, the subject of perhaps the most famous spirit photograph ever taken.
Occasional Discourse on the Negro QuestionEssay by the Scottish writer Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881), in defence of a form of slavery.
Curate’s eggEnglish language idiom used in reference to something that is partly good and partly bad.
RatsGhost story by M. R. James first published in 1929, about a locked room containing the remains of a gibbeted former owner.
Sarah ChapmanOne of the leaders of the matchgirls' strike of 1888.
Lost HeartsHorror story by M. R. James, first published in 1895, about a man who believes that he can obtain magical powers by consuming the hearts of three people under the age of twenty-one.
The Land IroncladsShort story by H. G. Wells published in 1903, anticipating the impact of the tank in trench warfare.
Eliza ArmstrongYoung girl at the centre of a major prostitution scandal in 1885 that led to the age of consent for females being raised from 13 to 16.
The Rajah’s TreasureShort story by H. G. Wells published in 1896, about a rajah who is murdered by his heir, for an unexpected treasure trove.
Gentleman’s JournalPublished between 1692 and 1694, precursor to the modern magazine.
Tam o’ ShanterNarrative poem by the Scottish poet Robert Burns, first published in 1791.
Answer to PrayerLast short story written by H. G. Wells, published in 1937, about an archbishop who develops doubts about his relationship with God.
Newgate novelEarly form of sensation literature, drawing its inspiration from the
Newgate Calendar, first published in 1773 and containing biographies of famous criminals.
Hulme HallFormer half-timbered manor house on the banks of the River Irwell in Manchester, demolished in about 1840.
Mr. Brisher’s TreasureShort story by H. G. Wells first published in 1899, a morality tale of greed and hypocrisy.
Scottish National Antarctic ExpeditionExpedition led by William Spiers Bruce that established the first manned meteorological station in the Antarctic and discovered 212 species of animal life previously unknown to science,.
The Magic ShopShort story by H. G. Wells first published in 1903, about a visit by a young boy and his father to a shop selling disturbingly realistic magical illusions.
Adelaide ClaxtonEnglish painter and illustrator who developed a popular line in ghost paintings during the 1870s. Later in her life she turned her attention to corrective garments such as Claxton's Ear Caps.
Dick TurpinEnglish highwayman whose exploits were romanticised following his execution in York for horse theft. In the popular imagination he is best remembered for a fictional 200-mile ride from London to York on his horse Black Bess.
The ConeShort story by H. G. Wells first published in 1895, about one man's revenge on an artist he suspects is having an affair with his wife.
A Dream of ArmageddonAnti-war short story by H. G. Wells published in 1901.
A Vision of JudgementShort story by H. G. Wells published in 1899, about the Biblical day of judgement.
The Story of the Inexperienced GhostShort story by H. G. Wells about a man who dies after re-enacting the masonic passes he had seen a ghost use to disappear.
The New AcceleratorShort story by H. G. Wells published in 1901, concerning the effects of a fictional drug designed to speed up the human nervous system.
The Tale of Peter RabbitChildren’s book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, following the mischievous and disobedient young Peter Rabbit as he is chased about the garden of Mr. McGregor.
The Truth About PyecraftShort story by H. G. Wells published in 1903, about a fat man who loses so much weight that he begins to float.
In the AbyssShort story by H. G. Wells first published in the August 1896 edition of
Pearson’s Magazine. It tells of a descent to the deep ocean bed and an encounter with a previously unknown undersea civilisation.
Mr. Ledbetter’s VacationShort story by H. G. Wells about a schoolmaster who, to prove his courage to himself, burgles a house while on holiday, leading him into a strange adventure.
Victorian paintingDistinctive styles of painting in the United Kingdom during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901).
The Purple PileusShort story by H. G. Wells first published in 1896, about a struggling small shopkeeper whose life is transformed after consuming some magic mushrooms.
The Crystal EggShort story by H. G. Wells first published in 1897, about a dealer in antiquities who discovers a communication device between Earth and Mars.
The Pearl of LoveShort story by H. G. Wells first published in 1925, about an Indian prince who, in constructing an elaborate memorial to his deceased wife, loses sight of the building's original purpose.
Mr. Skelmersdale in FairylandShort story by H. G. Wells first published in 1901, about a young man who falls asleep one midsummer's night and wakes to find himself in Fairyland.
Through a WindowShort story by H. G. Wells, first published in 1894, a precursor to the sub-genre of thriller in which a crippled or bed-ridden hero, after observing the world through a window, is suddenly confronted by a killer.
The Red RoomShort story by H. G. Wells first published in 1896, a horror story in the manner of Edgar Allan Poe.
Eleanor ThorntonInspiration for the Rolls-Royce flying lady mascot.
The Queer Story of Brownlow’s NewspaperShort story by H. G. Wells in which the protagonist receives a newspaper printed forty years in the future.
John William WaterhouseEnglish artist known primarily for his depictions of women set in scenes from myth, legend or poetry. He is the best known of that group of artists who from the 1880s revived the literary themes favoured by the Pre-Raphaelites.
Humpty DumptyOne of the best-known English nursery rhymes, about an egg, and almost certainly intended as a riddle.
Gertrude AgnewBiography of socialite Gertrude Vernon, Lady Agnew of Lochnaw, who gained prestige and notoriety from her portrait by artist John Singer Sargent.
Gertrude Vernon, Lady Agnew of Lochnaw (1864–1932)Oil on canvas portrait of Lady Agnew by John Singer Sargent completed during 1892. Commissioned by her husband Sir Andrew Noel Agnew, 9th Baronet.
English MechanicUK's first kit car, 1900.
Catherine HayesCatherine Hayes née Hall (1690–1726), was the last woman in England to be executed by being burned alive.
Newes from Scotland1591 pamphlet describing the North Berwick witch trials in Scotland, detailing the confessions given by the accused witches before the King.
Green children of WoolpitBoy and girl of unusual skin colour who reportedly appeared in the village of Woolpit in Suffolk, England some time in the 12th century, perhaps during the reign of King Stephen.
Pit Brow WomenFemale surface labourers at British collieries. They worked at the coal screens on the pit brow (pit bank) at the shaft top until the 1960s. Their job was to pick stones and sort the coal after it was hauled to the surface.
Florence NagleTrainer and breeder of racehorses, a breeder of pedigree dogs, and an active feminist
Inchdrewer Castle16th-century tower house in the parish of Banff, Aberdeenshire, in the northeast of Scotland.
Assipattle and the Stoor wormBattle between Assipattle and a gigantic sea serpent known as the stoor worm
DenbiesLarge estate to the northwest of Dorking in Surrey, England. A farmhouse and surrounding land originally owned by John Denby was purchased in 1734 by Jonathan Tyers, the proprietor of Vauxhall Gardens in London, and converted into a weekend retreat.
Colonel John GordonDaubed as "The richest commoner in Scotland", Colonel John Gordon owned estates on mainland Scotland and purchased several Scottish islands
John Gregorson CampbellScottish folklorist and Free Church minister at the Tiree and Coll parishes in Argyll, Scotland.
BabsLand-speed record car built and driven by John Parry-Thomas to a world record in 1926.
The Country of the BlindShort story by H. G. Wells first published in 1904, about the accidental discovery of a latter-day utopia where all the inhabitants are blind.
The Haunted Dolls’ HouseHorror story by M. R. James published in 1925, about the contents of a doll's house that come to life.
Penny dreadfulCheap popular serial literature produced during the 19th century, typically a story published in weekly parts, each costing a penny.
Burning of women in EnglandBurning was a legal punishment imposed on women found guilty of high treason, petty treason or heresy. Over a period of several centuries, female convicts were publicly burnt at the stake, sometimes alive, for a range of activities including coining and mariticide.
Guy Fawkes (novel)First of Ainsworth's seven Lancashire novels, first published in serialised form in 1840 and then as a three-volume set in 1841, based in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
Wife sellingWay of ending an unsatisfactory marriage by mutual agreement that probably began in the late 17th century, when divorce was a practical impossibility for all but the very wealthiest.
The Grisly FolkShort story by H. G. Wells published in 1921, speculating about the early encounters between Neanderthals and modern man.
The Stolen BodyShort story by H. G. Wells, first published in 1898, about two paranormal researchers one of whom loses his body to an evil spirit.
The Valley of SpidersShort story by H. G. Wells published in 1903, about three men who are attacked by giant spiders while pursuing a half-caste girl through a desolate valley.
The Empire of the AntsShort story by H. G. Wells first published in 1905, about a plague of large intelligent ants, which pose a threat to mankind's continued existence.
Alison RoughEdinburgh merchant and property investor convicted of murdering her son-in-law in 1535.
Grim TalesCollection of short stories by Edith Nesbit, first published in 1893.
Katharine CameronScottish flower and landscape painter, illustrator and etcher (1874–1965).
Grade I listed buildings in City of LeicesterGrade I listed buildings in the unitary authority of City of Leicester, Leicestershire.
The Adventure of the Three Students37th Sherlock Holmes short story, first published in 1904, about the illicit copying of an examination paper.
Canons GarthLate 14th-century Grade II* listed house in Helmsley, North Yorkshire.
The Departure to London1815 genre painting by the English artist Edward Bird.
The Magic CircleOil painting by John William Waterhouse, one of his earliest depictions of a classical sorceress.
The Lady of ShalottOil painting by English artist John William Waterhouse; the first in his trilogy featuring The Lady of Shalott
Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May (1909)Painting in the Pre-Raphaelite style by John William Waterhouse (1849–1917), the second of two paintings he produced with the same title.