The People’s Friend

Founded in 1869, “The People’s Friend” is the longest-running women’s weekly magazine in the world. The first issue was dated 13th January 1869, and its mission statement was clear from the start. “We intend that fully one half of the “Friend” shall be devoted to fiction… the “Friend” being intended for fireside reading, nothing will be admitted into its columns having the slightest tendency to co…