William Luson Thomas was an English wood engraver and the founder of various British newspapers. He worked as an engraver in Paris and also as an assistant to the well-known engraver William James Linton. Thomas was a friend of Charles Dickens and believed in social reform. At one time he worked for the Illustrated London News, and became convinced that pictures could have a powerful influence on public opinion, especially on political issues. Wikipedia
The Graphic was founded in December, 1869 by William Luson Thomas , a wood-engraver who believed that illustrations had the power to influence public opinion on political issues. www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jgraphic.htm
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