The Athenaeum: Transition from Romanticism to Victorian Literary Culture (1828–1850)

1. First issue of The Athenaeum published

   Jan 2, 1828Labels: James Silk, The Athenaeum

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2. Sold to Frederick Maurice and John Sterling

   Feb 1, 1828Labels: Frederick Maurice, John Sterling

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3. Early retitling to include Literary Chronicle

   Jul 1, 1828Labels: Literary Chronicle, The Athenaeum

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4. Charles Wentworth Dilke becomes editor-proprietor

   Jan 1, 1829Labels: Charles Wentworth, Editor proprietor

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5. Absorbs The Literary Chronicle tradition

   Jan 1, 1830Labels: London Literary, The Athenaeum

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6. Dilke’s editorship enters sustained success phase

   Jun 1, 1830Labels: Charles Wentworth, Editorial practices

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7. The Athenaeum becomes a key Victorian review organ

   Jan 1, 1833Labels: The Athenaeum, Victorian reviews

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8. Dilke resigns to edit the Daily News

   Jan 1, 1846Labels: Charles Wentworth, Daily News

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9. Thomas Kibble Hervey becomes editor

   May 23, 1846Labels: Thomas Kibble, Editor

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10. William J. Thoms coins “folk-lore” in The Athenaeum

    Aug 22, 1846Labels: William J, Folk Lore

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11. Folklore column runs as a recurring feature

    Jan 1, 1849Labels: Folk Lore, The Athenaeum

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12. The Athenaeum’s 1828–1850 run preserved in major archives

    Jan 1, 1850Labels: Archives, The Athenaeum

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