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Offline Greensleeves

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Free digital images from The British Library
« on: Thursday 03 August 17 08:37 BST (UK) »
Rather pleased to find this - The British Library is offering free downloads of over a million vintage images.  Should be some interesting browsing opportunities there!

http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/news/illustration/british-library-over-million-free-vintage-images-download/#3
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Re: Free digital images from The British Library
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 03 August 17 09:51 BST (UK) »
Thanks........I could be some time......       ;)
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Re: Free digital images from The British Library
« Reply #2 on: Friday 04 August 17 01:53 BST (UK) »
Hi,

Here's a thread that supports Greensleeves find,  :)  :)  :)

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=671084.0

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Re: Free digital images from The British Library
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 05 August 17 20:09 BST (UK) »
..... How was I not aware of this?

This could prove interesting.
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