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Arthur Mee - Encyclopaedist

Ian Sansom explores the life and work of the prolific journalist, historian, polemicist and children's educator. From 2008.

Arthur Mee wrote on average a million words a year for 50 years.

Enthusiast Ian Sansom explores the life and work of the prolific journalist, historian, polemicist and educator.

Arthur Mee's Children's Encyclopaedia was first published in 1908, and its successor, the weekly Children's Newspaper, were bought by millions throughout the first half of the 20th century.

Producer: Sara Davies

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2008.

30 minutes

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Sat 28 Jun 202500:30
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