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Portrait of Herbert Ingram
Herbert Ingram (1811-1860), founder of the Illustrated London News. Born in Boston, Lincolnshire, Ingram was a printer and bookseller who noticed that his customers always asked for the paper which contained illustrations. Convinced there was a market for a completely new type of publication to meet these demands, he resolved to supply one. The paper was an instant success and made Ingrams fortune. Ingram became M.P. for his home town in 1856. He was drowned, along with his eldest son Herbert, after the paddle steamer, The Lady Elgin, on which he was travelling, was involved in a collision on Lake Michigan
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Herbert Ingram: Visionary Publisher and Founder of the Illustrated London News This portrait captures the enigmatic figure of Herbert Ingram (1811-1860), a pioneering publisher and entrepreneur from Boston, Lincolnshire, England. Born into a family of modest means, Ingram's innate curiosity and business acumen led him to become a successful printer and bookseller. As he observed his customers' constant requests for the papers containing illustrations, Ingram recognized an untapped market. Convinced that a new type of publication catering exclusively to this demand was both feasible and profitable, he set out to create an innovative and groundbreaking newspaper. The Illustrated London News, the world's first illustrated weekly newspaper, was born in 1842. Ingram's bold venture was an instant success, captivating the public with its captivating visuals and engaging stories. The paper's popularity not only secured Ingram's fortune but also solidified his reputation as a visionary publisher. Ingram's achievements extended beyond the realm of publishing. In 1856, he was elected as the Member of Parliament (M.P.) for his hometown, further cementing his status as a respected and influential figure in Victorian society. Tragically, Ingram's life was cut short when he and his eldest son, Herbert, were drowned in a collision involving the paddle steamer, The Lady Elgin, on Lake Michigan in 1860. This poignant reminder of the fragility of life serves as a testament to Ingram's indomitable spirit and his enduring legacy as a pioneer in the world of journalism and publishing.
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