Stamford Mercury Archive Trust: The Impact of the Stamford Mercury over 300 Years |
Photographed January 2011 Rutland is tucked into the left corner of sign, The same company produces the Rutland and Stamford Mercury a wrap around the same paper. The Citizen is a advertising sheet. The Rutland Times is also duplicated / produced at this office.
Presented by Philippa Massey and John Smith
Thurs 20 Sept 7.30pm
£5 (£4)
Founded in 1712, the Stamford Mercury is the oldest
surviving newspaper title in Britain. (this is disputed) Effectively it is a microcosm of
life in Stamford, and this presentation celebrates a colourful 300 year
history, illustrated with readings and images. Early on it became a
newspaper of record and dominated the whole of the East Midlands
throughout the 19th century. It reported local, national, imperial and
international news and only recently has it restricted itself to local
events having little or no impact these days. On-line there is a national news feed.
Running time 60 mins
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