I have to say, this is a definite improvement on microfilm. It's amazing the amount of research this makes open to the general public - but still only to a point. Searches are free, but access to the actual pages requires paying a fee.
The fees really don't look too bad though. You can get a day pass or a week pass, or go through a "subscribing institution," which apparently means UK universities, some UK libraries, and miscellaneous places in other countries.
I love old newspapers. And this is one instance where I'm ready to celebrate digitization.
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