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Lansbury's Labour Weekly
Left-wing newspaper first published in 1925. Rapidly reached a circulation of 172,000 and provided an important source of news during the 1926 General Strike. Ceased publication in 1927.
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Frederick Walker
Biography of journalist Frederick Walter and bibliography including comments on each work.
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Thomas Rowlandson
Illustrator of books and magazines, specializing in historical events and the city of London (1756-1827).
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Harriet Martineau
Abstract - Born in 1802. In 1823 the Unitarian journal, Monthly Repository, published her anonymous article, On Female Education. In 1829, she moved to London and began to write books with great success on both religious and political topics. In 1852 she joined the staff of the Daily News and over the next sixteen years wrote over 1600 articles for the newspaper as well as articles for other magazines on women's issues. She continued to write pamphlets and articles until her death in 1876.
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William Stead
Strict Puritan who favoured social reform. Editor of the Northern Echo, the most influential voice of Nonconformity in the North of England. Advocated old age pensions and supported the charity work of the Salvation Army. (1849-1912)
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J. M. W. Turner
One of Britain's leading topographical watercolorists who painted Rain, Steam and Speed - The Great Western Railway. Includes brief biography and illustration. (1775-1851)
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John Tenniel
Political cartoonist and contributor to Punch. (1820-1914)
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Harry Furniss
Biography of journalist Harry Furniss and bibliography including comments on each work.
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Luke Fildes
A political activist who was one of the speakers at the Manchester meeting that ended in the Peterloo Massacre. He also was an artist who did paintings which included a version of Houseless and Hungry that he called Applicants to a Casual Ward (1874). (1843 - 1918)
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Robert Sherard
A journalist who published such articles as The White Slaves of England (1897). Sherard was also commissioned by the editor of The London Magazine to write several articles on child labour. (1861 - 1943)
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Manchester Exchange Herald
Abstract: Founded by Joseph Aston in 1809 the Exchange Herald appeared every Tuesday. John Aston, its founder virtually wrote the whole newspaper himself and it is believed that he was the author of the report that appeared in the Exchange Herald about the Peterloo Massacre in 1819.
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Hubert von Herkomer
Biography of journalist Hubert von Herkomer and bibliography including comments on each work.
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The Edinburgh Review
History and description of newspaper The Edinburgh Review.
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Daniel Defoe
Novelist and political journalist. Published over 560 books and pamphlets and is considered to be the founder of British journalism. Includes short biography. (1660-1731)
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Alfred Harmsworth (Lord Northcliffe)
Publisher of the Daily Mail and The Daily Mirror. (1865-1921)
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Bernard Partridge
Cartoonist noted for strong conservative political views. (1861-1945)
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James Gillray
Artist, engraver, and contributor to late 18th century and early 19th century Tory political journals.
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Victor Weisz
A German Jew who fled to England when Hitler gained power, this political cartoonist signed his work "Vicky" (1913-1966).
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The North Briton
Abstract: In June 1762 MP John Wilkes established The North Briton, a weekly newspaper in opposition to The Briton, a journal that supported the Earl of Bute's administration as King George III's prime minister. For the next forty-five weeks the North Briton severely attacked the king and his Prime Minister. After one article Wilkes was arrested for seditious libel but at a court hearing the Lord Chief Justice ruled that as an MP, Wilkes was protected by privilege from arrest on a charge of libel. However, the government was successful in stopping Wilkes from publishing further editions of the North Briton.
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Elizabeth Thompson (Lady Butler)
Abstract - Born in Lausanne in 1846. In 1874 submitted a painting entitled the Roll Call to the Royal Academy in London where the painting caused a sensation. By 1875 she was the most popular and well-known painter in Britain. After 1881 she found it very difficult to sell her paintings and although she continued to paint military pictures until her death in 1933, she was never again to achieve the popularity that she enjoyed in the early part of her career.
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Linley Sambourne
Abstract: Born in London in 1844. Apprenticed as a draughtsman in marine engineering. In 1867 the editor of Punch offered him a job on the magazine where he worked for 40 years until his death in 1910. He also worked as a book illustrator and is best known for his illustrations in Charles Kingsley's Water Babies and Hans Christian Andersen's Fairly Tales.
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William Pyne
Illustrator of books about contemporary London costumes and daily life, he died while in jail for unpaid debts (1769-1843).
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Charles Wentworth Dilke
Liberal author and journalist. (1789-1864)
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John Stuart Mill
Wrote a large number of books on philosophy and economics, including A System of Logic; Principles of Political Economy; On Liberty; Considerations on Representative Government; and Utilitarianism. Served in the House of Commons. (1806-1873)
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The Leeds Times
Middle-class radical newspaper founded in 1833. Attempted to unite working and middle class reformers and favored factory legislation.
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George Sims
Playwright, social reformist and journalist. Wrote series of newspaper articles depicting poverty of the working class in London and another series later published as books on child poverty. (1847-1922)
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William Hogarth
A publisher of political satires, he was also known for his allegorical paintings, anti-war sentiments and denunciation of political corruption (1697-1764).
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Thomas Lawrence
Royal painter, knighted in 1815, and past president of the Royal Academy (1769-1830).
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The National Reformer
Abstract: In 1860, two members of the Sheffield Secular Society formed a new journal. They believed that religion was blocking progress and advocated what they called an atheistic Secularism. The newspaper advocated a whole range of reforms including universal suffrage and republicanism. Sales of the National Reformer reached 5,000 but in 1861 one of the founders left the journal because he disagreed with the advocacy of birth control.
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Blanchard Jerrold
Playwright, journalist, and editor of Lloyd's Weekly. (1826-1884)
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The London Magazine
Abstract: Founded in 1820 as a rival to the Gentleman's Magazine, it was a non-political magazine that concentrated on the world of literature championing the work of young writers such as William Wordsworth, Charles Lamb, Leigh Hunt, William Hazlitt and Thomas Carlyle. In the early part of the 20th century the London Magazine employed some of Britain's top cartoonists.
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Henry Mayhew
Joint editor for Punch Magazine and journalist for the Morning Chronicle. Includes biography, excerpts from his writing and photo. (1812-87)
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James Greenwood
The son of a coach-builder, was born in London in the 1840s. As a young man he obtained employment on the Pall Mall Gazette. Sympathetic to the plight of the working-class, Greenwood wrote several articles highlighting the problems of poor housing and public heath.
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Manchester Gazette
Abstract: Founded 1795. William Cowdry and his four sons were responsible for writing and printing the newspaper. Although it was considered to be of poor quality, it was purchased because it was the only non-Tory paper in Manchester.In 1814, with sales of only 250, the editor decided to improve the quality of the newspaper by encouraging members of a political reform group to contribute articles. By 1819 the Manchester Gazette was selling over 1,000 copies a week. The arrival of the Manchester Guardian in 1821 meant that Cowdroy lost all his best writers. The Manchester Gazette found it difficult to compete with the fast-growing Manchester Guardian. In 1828 due to bankruptcy the Manchester Gazette was forced to close.
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Justice
Weekly newspaper published by the Social Democratic Federation in 1884. Continued publication until 1925.
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William Hazlitt
Essayist and critic. Includes short biography, photo and excerpts of his political writing.
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The Daily News
Published from 1846 to 1930, when it became the News Chronicle. Featured contributions by noted liberal authors including H. G. Wells, George Bernard Shaw, Henry Massingham, and Charles Mackay.
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George Walker
Artist who did a series of paintings for the book Costume of Yorkshire. Included the first ever painting of a locomotive, the Salamanca at Middleton Colliery. Includes brief biography. (1781-1856)
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John Ruskin
Was one of Britain's leading writers on culture. Became interested in politics. In his books he argued against competition and self-interest and advocated a form of Christian Socialism. (1819-1900)
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Richard Doyle
Abstract: Born in London in 1824 and educated at home by his father he began having art work published at the age of fifteen. The book, The Eglinton Tournament, was a great success. In 1840 Richard produced an illustrated journal of the events that took place that year. The journal includes outings to the opera, concerts, Regent's Park Zoo, the Royal Academy, the National Gallery and the Tower of London. He illustrated books including works by Charles Dickens (Battle of Life), John Ruskin (King of the Golden River) William Makepeace Thackeray (Rebecca and Rowena, Newcomes) and Leigh Hunt. Richard Doyle died in 1883.
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Thomas Bury
Artist who produced a series of paintings of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. Includes illustration of the Liverpool Crown Street Station. (1811-1877)
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William Powell Frith
Artist who painted The Railway Station in 1862. Includes brief biography and illustration. (1819-1909)
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John Wilkes
Elected MP for Aylesbury. Established The North Briton, a newspaper that severely attacked the king and his Prime Minister. Campaigned for religious toleration and introduced the first motion for parliamentary reform. (1725-1797)
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Shirley Brooks
Journalist who contributed articles to such publications as Ainsworth's Magazine and London Illustrated News. Brooks was appointed editor of Punch Magazine in 1870. (1816 - 1874)
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Robert Southey
Appointed poet laureate in 1813. Author of several books including: The Book of the Church, Sir Thomas More, Essays Moral and Political and Lives of British Admirals. Includes biography and portrait. (1774-1843)
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John Tyas
Reporter for the Times, noted for coverage of the Peterloo Massacre in 1819.
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Hubert Bland
One of the founders of the Fabian Society. Rejected extremism and advocated what became known as gradualism. Joined the Independent Labour Party. Was an opponent of women's rights. (1855-1914)
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George Cruikshank
Biography of journalist George Cruikshank and bibliography including comments on each work.
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Tom Mann
Joined the Amalgamated Society of Engineers and soon afterwards participated in his first strike. He also became a member of the Fabian Society and the Battersea branch of the Social Democratic Federation. Leading trade unionist and advocated the eight-hour day. (1856-1941)
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George Holyoake
Biography of journalist George Holyoake and bibliography including comments on each work.
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Gustave Dore
Biography of illustrator Gustave Dore and bibliography including comments on each work.
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The Northern Star
First edition published by Feargus O'Connor in 1837. Contained reports on Chartist meets all over Britain and its letter's page enabled supporters to join the debate on parliamentary reform. Ceased publication in December, 1852.
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John Edward Taylor
Unitarian minister in Ilminster but became a Quaker and opened a school in Bristol. Advocate of parliamentary reform. Contributer to newspapers including the Manchester Gazette. (1791-1844)
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C. F. G. Masterman
Writer and politician. He wrote books such as From the Abyss and The Condition of England and served terms in both local and national governments. Includes brief history and accomplishments. (1873 - 1927)
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The Athenaeum
Weekly literary review published from 1822 until it was absorbed into another periodical, the Nation, in 1921.
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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 the incident as the Peterloo Massacre. With the arrival of the Manchester Guardian in 1821 the Manchester Observer decided to cease publication.
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Robert Blatchford
Founded the Manchester Fabian Society and published a socialist newspaper, The Clarion. Changed his views on equal rights and strongly opposed the policies of the NUWSS and the WSPU. (1851-1943)
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Joseph Gales
Unitarian, publisher of radical newspaper, and political activist who supported parliamentary reform and universal suffrage. (1761-1841)
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Fanny Wright
Wrote book, Views of Society and Manners in America, which praised America's experiments in democracy. Advocated socialism, the abolition of slavery, universal suffrage, free secular education, birth control, changes in the marriage and divorce laws. (1795-1852)
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James Leigh Hunt
Essayist, poet and editor. Includes biography and photo.(1784-1859)
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The Leeds Mercury
Newspaper edited by Edward Baines, an ardent advocate of parliamentary reform and supporter of the Liberal Party.
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John Saxton
Born 1776. Helped to establish the radical Manchester Observer.
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Allan Ramsay
Painter also noted for writing political pamphlets defending King George III. (1713-1784)
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William Makepeace Thackeray
Born in Calcutta, India. Returned to England with his parents and became a journalist and novelist. Wrote Vanity Fair, considered to be his best work, followed by The History of Henry Esmond, Newcomes, and The Virginians. (1811-1863)
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William Clarke
Joined the Fabian Society and contributed the article, the Industrial Basis of Socialism, to the book Essays in Fabian Socialism, edited by George Bernard Shaw. Wrote articles for the Spectator and the Economist.(1852-1901)
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Ernest Jones
Joined the Chartist movement and soon became a follower of Feargus O'Connor. Considered himself a socialist, and suggested that Chartism should become a "workers' party". (1819-1869)
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Thomas Carlyle
Scottish essayist and historian. Includes short biography and photo. (1795-1881)
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Tribune
Left-wing weekly newspaper first published in 1936. Mission was to recreate the Labour Party as a truly socialist organization.
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The Westminster Review
Established in 1824, it was a proponent of parliamentary reform and featured the works of progressive intellectuals.
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Tom Paine
Journalist and author of Common Sense, a pamphlet that attacked the British Monarchy and argued for American independence. Wrote The Rights of Man, in which he attacked hereditary government and argued for equal political rights. The book also recommended progressive taxation, family allowances, old age pensions, maternity grants and the abolition of the House of Lords. (1737-1809)
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Will Dyson
Australian political cartoonist (1880-1938).
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Thomas Barnes
Editor of The Times from 1817 to 1841, who innovated by sending journalists to political meetings and advocated parlimentary reform following the Peterloo Massacre. (1785-1841)
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Henry Hetherington
Published a series of radical newspapers and punished for his activities. Campaigned against child labor, the 1834 Poor Law and political corruption. Includes excerpts from writings about his viewpoints and activities. (1792-1849)
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The Cornhill Magazine
Journal specializing in serial publication of novels. Published from 1860 to 1975.
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Richard Carlile
Publisher of a radical newspaper, The Republican. Served prison term for violation of seditious libel laws. Strong supporter of women's rights and campaigned against child labor. Includes excerpts from his writings. (1790-1843)
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William Benbow
A journalist whose radical views lead to his death in prison, he supported universal suffrage, annual parliaments and the secret ballot (1784-1841).
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The Daily Mail
First published in 1896, noted for focusing on readability and for catering to a general audience. Published prior to the first world war a series of articles warning against the dangers of a war with Germany.
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John Morley
Elected to the House of Commons in 1883. Staunch supporter of Irish Home Rule and parliamentary reform. Was opposed to Britain's involvement in the First World War and resigned from the government. (1838-1923)
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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)
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The Examiner
History and description of newspaper The Examiner.
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The Labour Elector
Founded by Henry Hyde Champion, Tom Mann and John Burns in 1888. Paper campaigned for the eight-hour day, denounced bad employers and criticized trade union Liberal MPs in the House of Commons.
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Annie Besant
Abstract - Born in 1847, she joined the Secular Society in 1874 and wrote many articles on issues such as marriage and women's rights eventually publishing her own book advocating birth control. A member of the Fabian Society, she was elected to the London School Board in 1889 where her achievements included a programme of free meals for undernourished children and free medical examinations for all those in elementary schools. She died in India in 1933.
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Fenner Brockway
Editor of the ILP newspaper, the Labour Elector. During the 1926 General Strike became editor of the Trade Union Congress newspaper, the British Worker. Wrote over twenty books on politics, including four volumes of autobiography. Includes excerpts from writings. (1888-1988)
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Katharine Glasier
Abstract - Born in 1867. She found work as a Classics mistress at Redlands High School in Bristol. In 1890, she joined the Bristol Socialist Society but finding their views too revolutionary she left to join the Bristol Fabian Society. In 1916 she became editor of the Labour Leader. In 1947 she celebrated her eightieth birthday by giving a lecture on the Religion of Socialism. She died on 14th June, 1950.
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Harold Nicholson
Biography of journalist Harold Nicholson and bibliography including comments on each work.
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George Lansbury
Labour member of Parliament. Reformer who campaigned against poverty and for woman suffrage. A lifelong pacifist, he defended conscientious objectors during World War I. (1859-1940)
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Angus Reach
Journalist for the Morning Chronicle in London, writer for Punch Magazine and joint editor of the journal, The Man in the Moon. Includes excerpts from his writing, biography and photo.
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George Orwell
Born in India. Novelist and essayist. Wrote Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four. Includes short biography, excerpts from his works and photo. (1903-1950)
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J. B. Priestley
Theater reviewer and contributed articles to the Spectator, novelist and playwright with over 50 plays. Helped established the socialist Common Wealth Party. Includes biography, excerpts from his work and photo. (1894-1984)
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Isaac Cruikshank
Biography of journalist Isaac Cruikshank and bibliography including comments on each work.
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John Cleave
Worked with Henry Hetherington in the Civil and Religious Association. Started newspaper "Cleave's Weekly Police Gazette" and campaigned for political reform. (1790-1847)
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The Times
The Times was founded in 1788 by newsprint publisher John Walter in the hopes of reaching a widespread audience. After Walter was imprisoned for printing a critique of the Prince of Wales, his son, John Walter II, steered The Times into further controversy by printing articles favoring parliamentary reform. The Times was later successively edited by Thomas Barnes, John Delane and Thomas Chernery. Purchased by Lord Northcliffe in 1908, who hired Geoffrey Dawson as an editor, and later Henry Wickham Steed., The Times was passed on to John Jacob Astor following Lord Northcliffe's death in 1922.
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The Observer
Abstract: The first edition of The Observer was published on 4th December 1791. Three years later the newspaper was £1,600 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.
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The Commonweal
Socialist journal of the late 1800`s.
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George Scharf
Biography of journalist George Scharf and bibliography including comments on each work.
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The Republican
Radical journal first published as Sherwin's Political Register in 1817 by Richard Carlile, a journalist. After full report of the Peterloo Massacre, Carlile changed the journal's name. He was guilty of blasphemy and seditious libel. Sentenced to three years in prison, he continued to write and edit from his prison cell.
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Political Register
Abstract: Started in 1802, The Political Register supported the Tories but he gradually became more radical. By 1815 the tax on newspapers had reached 4d. a copy and as few people could afford to pay 6d. or 7d., the tax restricted the circulation to people with fairly high incomes. Circulation was just over a thousand copies a week. The following year the Political Register was published as a pamphlet selling for only 2d. and it soon had a circulation of 40,000 as the main newspaper read by the working class.
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Thomas Gainsborough
Portraitist (1727-1788). who developped the theme of group portraits set in a realistic landscape.
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The Evening News
History and description of newspaper The Evening News.
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James Bronterre O'Brien
Journalist and editor of the Poor Man's Guardian. Active in the Chartist movement and was arrested and charged with making a seditious speech in Manchester. Wrote for other publications, such as The Reynolds Weekly and the Glasgow Sentinel. (1805-1864)
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Thomas Spence
Radical journalist and advocate for women's rights. Campaigned for changes in the law to make it possible for working people to be able to obtain a divorce. Includes excerpts from his writings. (1750-1814)
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H. N. Brailsford
Journalist for the Manchester Guardian, the Morning Leader, Daily News, the Star and weekly journal, the Nation. Toured Central Europe and his graphic accounts of the suffering being endured by the people in the defeated countries appeared in his books Across the Blockade and After the Peace. (1873-1958)
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Edith Nesbit
Author of 44 children's books, and regular lecturer and writer on socialism throughout the 1880s. Includes biography and a photo. (1858-1924)
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The Daily Telegraph
First published as the Daily Telegraph and Courier in 1855, and grew rapidly in circulation partly due to its pricing. Early on, leaned towards liberal causes such as abolishing capital punishment, but later favored Conservative interests.
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The Clarion
A socialist weekly established by Robert Blatchford in 1890.
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Frank Holl
Biography of journalist Frank Holl and bibliography including comments on each work.
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The Graphic
History and description of newspaper The Graphic.
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Charles Mackay
Journalist, poet and editor. He wrote for newspapers and journals such as The Morning Chronicle, Daily News and London Illustrated News. (1814 - 1889)
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Blackwood's Magazine
Strongly conservative monthly periodical published from 1817 to 1980.
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Maud Pember Reeves
Active in a variety of women's organizations including the Women's Trade Union League, the NUWSS and the National Anti-Sweating League. A socialist and was active in the Fabian Society. (1865-1953)
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Archibald Prentice
Political journalist, author, and owner or editor of several Manchester-based radical journals.
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George Julian Harney
Publisher of newspaper, The Red Republican, in which he attempted to educate his working class readers about socialism and internationalism. He also attempted to convert the trade union movement to socialism. (1817-1897)
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Beatrice Webb
Abstract - Born on 2nd January, 1858, at Standish House in Gloucestershire. In she joined the Charity Organization Society (COS), an organisation that attempted to provide Christian help to those living in poverty. While working with the poor, she realised that charity would not solve their problems. She began to argue that it was the causes of poverty that needed to be tackled, such as the low standards of education, housing and public health. She died on 30th April, 1943.
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The Sheffield Register
Initially published by Joseph Gales in 1792, The Sheffield Register emphasized local concerns and disseminated radical political views. Gales stopped publishing and fleed England in 1794 to escape prosecution.
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Manchester Herald
Abstract: By the summer of 1791, the editors of the Manchester Mercury and the Manchester Chronicle became reluctant to give the reformers Thomas Walker and Thomas Cooper publicity. They decided to edit their own newspaper, the Manchester Herald. A local firm, Faulkner & Birch, agreed to print it and the first edition was published on 31st March 1792. By 1794 the authorities decided to prosecute the Manchester Herald out of existence. Within a short space of time the publishers of the newspaper were charged with five separate offences and after a year accepted defeat and ceased publication.
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Charles Keene
Illustrator for publications including the Illustrated London News, Punch, and Once a Week. (1823-1891)
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The Red Republican
Newspaper established by George Julian Harney. Attempted to educate working class readers about socialism and internationalism. Ceased publication in December, 1850.
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David Low
Biography of journalist David Low and bibliography including comments on each work.
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Punch Magazine
Abstract: One evening in June, 1841, reforming liberals met to discuss the possibility of starting a new journal. The plan was to combine humour and political comment. the meeting someone remarked that a humourous magazine, like good punch, needed lemon ans so the name of the paper was born. Douglas Jerrold was probably the most important journalist on the magazine, but other writers contributed widely.
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David Octavius Hill
Artist who produced a set of engravings of the Garnkirk and Glasgow Railway in 1831 and photographed other railway scenes. Includes brief biography. (1802-1870)
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The Bee-Hive
A trade union weekly newspaper established in 1861, biased heavily towards socialist and labour issues.
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James Mill
Minister, historian, and journalist noted for "History of British India", a book which was completed in 1817.
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Charles Bradlaugh
Recognized as one of the leading freethinkers in Britain. Helped to establish the radical journal, The National Reformer in 1860. (1833-1891)
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Celia Fiennes
Maintained a journal of travels across England that was later published in book form. (1662-1741)
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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 principles of Political Economy."
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Francis Carruthers Gould
Biography of political cartoonist Francis Carruthers Gould.
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H. G. Wells
Novelist and historian. Wrote science fiction stories, The Time Machine, The Island of Dr. Moreau, and The War of the Worlds. Includes short biography, excerpts from his works and photo. (1866-1946)
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Illustrated London News
History and description of newspaper Illustrated London News.
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George Bernard Shaw
Irish dramatist, critic and novelist. Includes short biography, photo and excerpts from his writing. (1856-1950)
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Edward Baines Jr.
Biography of journalist Edward Baines Jr. and bibliography including comments on each work.
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James Watson
Journalist. Publisher of the newspaper, the Working Man's Friend, in which he attacked the 1832 Reform Act.(1799-1874).
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The Black Dwarf
A radical unstamped journal, which was critical of Lord Liverpool and his government. Regularly called for parlementary reform.
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Phil May
Abstract: Born near Leeds in 1864 and orphaned at the age of nine, he endured several years of poverty. He moved from one job to another and ended up begging on the streets. He was a talented artist and discovered he could make a living by drawing stage celebrities and selling the pictures to theatre fans, which earned him employment as a cartoonist. Between 1885 and 1903 he worked for the Sydney Bulletin, did some book illustrating, was employed by the Graphic, and began contributing cartoons to Punch. A heavy drinker, coupled with his early poverty caused him serious health problems. He died in 1903 from a wasting disease at age thirty-nine.
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Charles Lamb
Essayist and critic. Includes short biography and portrait. (1775-1834)
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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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The Poor Man's Guardian
Published by Henry Hetherington in 1831 and closely associated with the National Union of the Working Classes. Argued that the real struggle was for universal suffrage. Ceased publication in 1835.
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William Blake
Poet, painter and engraver. He became increasingly radical in his political views and religously inflammed. Following a skirmish where he damned the King, he sank into obscurity (1757-1827).
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The Spectator
The oldest continuously published magazine in the English language, beginning in 1828.
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Household Words
History and description of newspaper Household Words.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Abstract: Founded in February, 1865 as an evening newspaper, the original idea was to digest the news from the morning papers and to publish substantial articles on political and social questions. In 1883 the Pall Mall Gazette carried a series of articles on the subject of child prostitution. Sales of the newspaper increased from 8,000 to 12,000. In 1885 it exposed what had become known as the white slave traffic. As a result of the publicity that coverage of the Armstrong case generated, Parliament in 1885 passed the Criminal Law Amendment Act, a measure that raised the age of consent from thirteen to sixteen. Contributors over the years have included Oscar Wilde, H. G. Wells, and Rudyard Kipling. The Pall Mall Gazette was incorporated into the Evening Standard in 1923.
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John Forster
Author of several books, and editor of the Daily News. (1812-1876)
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William Morris
Joined the Social Democratic Federation and began contributing articles to its journal, Justice. Helped form the Socialist League and was the main contributor to the party's journal, Commonweal. Includes excerpts from his writings. (1834-1896)
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John Cooke Bourne
Lithograph artist who produced the book, Drawings of the London and Birmingham Railway. Includes illustration. (1814-1896)
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William Cobbett
Radical journalist and publisher of the Political Register, the main newspaper read by the working class. After the passing of the 1832 Reform Act he was able to win the parliamentary seat of Oldham in the House of Commons where he concentrated his energies on attacking corruption in government. (1763-1835)
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The Quarterly Review
Abstract: Established in 1809 as a Tory rival to the Whig supporting Edinburgh Review, the idea for the journal came from Sir Walter Scott. The Quarterly Review stood politically for preserving the status quo. The journal was very hostile to the work of writers in favour of political reform. Writers such as Percy Bysshe Shelley, Leigh Hunt, William Hazlitt, Thomas Babington Macaulay and Charles Dickens all received hostile reviews in the journal, whereas the work of Jane Austin and Sir Walter Scott was warmly praised. It was alleged that John Wilson Croker's savage review of John Keat's Endymion contributed to the poet's early death. The Quarterly Review ceased publication in 1967.
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Manchester Chronicle
Tory newspaper founded by Charles Wheeler in 1781. Achieved popularity with readers who opposed social reform. Ceased publication in 1842. Includes several excerpts from the August 21, 1819 edition.
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John Wade
Journalist who wrote several articles in favor of parliamentary reform. (1788-1875)
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Liverpool Mercury
Abstract: This was one of the newspapers to have representatives on hand during the suppresion of a public meeting at St. Peter's Field in manchester, England on 16th August, 1819. John Smith, its editor escaped before the Manchester & Salford Yeomanry made their arrests. Writing a critical report on the behaviour of the soldiers at the Peterloo Massacre, Smith also published a pamphlet on the subject.
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Vincent Dowling
First a reporter for The Observer, he was recruited to spy of the Spenceans, a group demanding parliamentary reform. Called to the witness stand at the trial of some of its leaders, his testimony was deemed unreliable by the jury.
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Henry George
Biography of journalist Henry George and bibliography including comments on each work.
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Rudolf Ackermann
British lithographer and publisher of art magazines (1764-1834).
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Charles Dickens
Wrote newspaper articles to advocate social reform, and novels. Includes short biography and excerpts from his work. (1812-1870)
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Poet, critic and philosopher. Includes short biography and portrait. (1772-1834)
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John Doyle
Pioneering caricature artist and contributior to "The Times".
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Workers' Dreadnought
First named the Women's Dreadnought when founded in 1912 by Sylvia Pankhurst, the Workers' Dreadnought had a socialist and feminist slant.
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The Anti-Jacobin
Published from 20th November 1797 to 7th July 1798, intended to combat radical political ideas which emerged shortly after the French Revolution.
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John Leech
Illustrator and political cartoonist for journals including Punch. (1817-1864)
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