Fake News in the 18th Century | Collection in Focus | British Library
Channel: British Library
Date: 2022-10-12

If someone claimed they’d given birth to rabbits, would you believe them?

In 1726, Mary Toft convinced the nation of just that. The press spread her story far and wide, becoming one of the earliest examples of fake news.  

Maddy Smith, Curator for Printed Heritage Collections, brings this collection item into focus.

Find out more about our News Media collection: https://www.bl.uk/subjects/news-media