St Matthias Church Bethnal Green magazine 1874. One of nine issues of ‘Home Words’ available from the Frontispiece Ltd ephemera collection (all nine are dated 1874) with April, June and September being the missing issues. The December issue is the only one that advertises a ‘Penny Reading’ of Charles Dickens’ “Christmas Carol.” (see Product Gallery image for the reference to Dickens.) Other back covers refer to Deaths of Parishioners, notes on services, church activities and adverts by local traders. Please email for information on the other 8 issues. Note: magazines are ZERO RATED for VAT.