Magazine Punch: Historical Archive 1841–1992

From 1841 to 1992 Punch was the world’s most celebrated magazine of humour and satire. From its early years as a campaigner for social justice to its transformation into national icon, Punch played a central role in the formation of British identity – and how the rest of the world saw the British.Coming in June 2014 the fully text searchable online archive of Punch ? Punch Historical Archive 1841–1992 ? will be available for scholars, students and the general researcher to explore. The archive will be an unrivalled resource for researching and teaching 19th and 20th century political and social history on key themes.