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Launceston Weekly News

Launceston Weekly News

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Place of publication
Launceston, Cornwall, England

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Earliest issue: April 19, 1856
Latest issue: December 28, 1912

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Years covered
1856–1866, 1875–1877, 1889, 1912

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Total issues: 811
Total pages: 5380

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Publisher
Unknown

This newspaper was added to Findmypast on October 28, 2016. The latest issues were added on October 26, 2026.

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  • 1856–1912 The Launceston Weekly News, and Cornwall & Devon Advertiser.

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