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Manchester Observer - Abstract: Formed in January 1818 by a group of radicals, within twelve months the newspaper was selling 4,000 copies a week. It has been argued that the newspaper pioneered popular journalism with its racy style aimed at an literate working-class. Although it started as a local paper, by 1819 it was sold in most of the large towns and cities in Britain. James Wroe, the editor of the Manchester Observer, was at the St. Peter's Field meeting in 1819 and described the attack on the crowd in the next edition of the newspaper and is believed to be the first person to describe ...
Manchester Guardian - Abstract: The first edition appeared on Saturday 5th May, 1821 and cost 7d. The Manchester Guardian, like all newspapers based outside of London, could only afford to publish once a week. When the Manchester Guardian was first published in 1821, Manchester had six other weekly newspapers. With the arrival of the Manchester Guardian, the Manchester Observer decided to cease publication. A prospectus for the Guardian explained the aims and objectives of the proposed newspaper including the passage: "It will zealously enforce the principles of civil and religious Liberty, it will warmly advocate the cause of Reform; it will endeavour to assist in the diffusion of just ...
Robert Sherard - Abstract: Born in Melton Mowbray in 1861, the was the son of Rev. Bennet Sherard Kennedy and a great grandson of William Wordsworth. After being educated at Oxford University, he became a professional journalist working for a wide variety of different newspapers and magazines, particularly interested in writing about working conditions and urban poverty. He was commissioned by the editor of The London Magazine to write several articles on child labour. These collected articles were published as The Child Slaves of Britain in 1905. He died in 1943.
James Watson - Journalist. Publisher of the newspaper, the Working Man's Friend, in which he attacked the 1832 Reform Act.(1799-1874).
James Wroe - Journalist and publisher of radical newspaper, the Manchester Observer. Helped form the Patriotic Union Society, a group dedicated to obtain parliamentary reform. (1788-1844)
Robert Blatchford - Abstract: Born in Maidstone in 1851, the son of an actor, his father died when he was two and at the age of fourteen he was apprenticed as a brushmaker. He disliked the work and ran away to join the army where he reached the rank of sergeant major before leaving the service in 1878. After trying a variety of different jobs he became a freelance journalist. After working for several newspapers he became leader writer for the Sunday Chronicle in Manchester. While he became a socialist and lobbied for their cause, after the First World War he moved to the right and became a passionate ...
The Observer - Abstract: The first edition of The Observer was published on 4th December 1791. Three years later the newspaper was Ł1,600 in debt. Although unwilling to buy The Observer, the government agreed to help subsidise the newspaper in return for influencing its content through editorials praising government's policy. It also guaranteed that the Observer would not give its support to other writers advocating parliamentary reform.
Manchester Chronicle - Abstract: One of four Tory newspapers in Manchester during the early part of the 19th Century and the most popular Tory paper in the city, selling over 3,000 copies a week. Over half of the paper was taken up with advertisement. Although it was considered a dull newspaper, the Manchester Chronicle had a loyal following with those who opposed social reform. The Manchester Chronicle ceased publication in 1842.
The Morning Chronicle - Abstract: First established in 1769, it became a more successful newspaper after it was acquired by James Perry, a supporter of the Whigs, in 1789. Staffed by well known radicals, sales of the Morning Chronicle gradually increased and by 1810 the newspaper had a circulation of 7,000. The Morning Chronicle ceased publication in 1862.
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Deskman - A deskman is a seemingly archaic term, referring to a journalist who performs a copy editing (also known as 'sub editing') role on newspapers or magazines. The usage is American-English (unlike the more universal copy editor and sub editor), and is cited in 'Essential English for Journalists, Editors and Writers' by Harold Evans, a bible for journalists.
American Jewish Press Association - The American Jewish Press Association (AJPA) is an organization of Jewish newspapers, magazines, journalists, and affiliated organizations in North America. It was established in 1944 and is based in Washington, D.
Media freedom in Russia - Mass media in Russia include television and radio channels, newspapers and Internet media, which according to laws of Russian Federation may be a state or a private property. The subject of media freedom involves not only the ability of directors of media outlets to carry out independent policy, but also the ability of journalists to access sources of information and to work without outer pressure.
Miscellany News - The Miscellany News is the oldest publication of Vassar College, and one of the oldest college weekly newspapers in the United States. Widely Known as The Misc among students, the newspaper staff is known for its thorough reporting and fact-checking, and the paper has produced a number of journalists.
The Miscellany News - The Miscellany News (or The Misc) is the oldest publication of Vassar College, and one of the oldest college weekly newspapers in the United States. Widely Known as The Misc among students, the newspaper staff is known for its thorough reporting and fact-checking, and the paper has produced a number of journalists.