| Source | The Times, March 11th 1957 |
| Event referred to | 25th November 1957: Birth of EEC |
| Technological characteristics | Text file from scanned document |
| Description of the source | Newspaper article in English from the Times newspaper. Newspaper accessed from microfiche archives held in library available for public use. Copyright remains with the Times.
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| Contextualisation of the source | The Times is regarded as a conservative newspaper. Reports on the EEC and it’s foundation, through the Treaty of Rome, appeared in March 1957 with further reports regarding British involvement appearing later in the year. |
| Interpretation of the source | This article raises issues of Britain joining the common market. Whilst recognising that such a market would be a positive move for both Europe and Britain it makes the point that a free trade area is not essential. The suggestion is that Britain would not join the common market at all costs.
Britain’s loyalty to it’s colonies is clearly evident and there is a clear commitment to consult them and the Commonwealth before making any decisions about joining the EEC.
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