'The process of finding love is always evolving, and our distant ancestors would be bewildered by today's world of online communication and dating apps,' said Laura House, family history expert at Ancestry.
One clipping from a 1936 edition of Birmingham's Evening Despatch shows a lonely 38-year-old woman seeking a husband, with male readers urged to get in touch if interested.
The archive includes articles, poems, and lonely hearts columns that may provide inspiration for those looking for love today.
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