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Title
Manchester Guardian newspaper, first edition. Dated May 5 1821.
Reference
YA1992.32
Production date
05-05-1821 - 05-05-1821

Creator

The Manchester Guardian Biography Biography
Founded in 1821 by cotton merchant John Edward Taylor. In 1907, the company was bought by C. P Scott from the estate of his cousin Edward Taylor (John Edward Taylor's son), and became the Manchester Guardian Limited.

Physical description
The condition of the item is fragile, and handling recommendations must be followed when accessing the document.
Archival history
Item donated by Janet Hampson, whose grandfather was a printer.
Level of description
ITEM
Repository name
Science and Industry Museum

Associated people and organisations

The Manchester Guardian Biography Biography
Founded in 1821 by cotton merchant John Edward Taylor. In 1907, the company was bought by C. P Scott from the estate of his cousin Edward Taylor (John Edward Taylor's son), and became the Manchester Guardian Limited.

Subject
Local press
Conditions governing access
Open access.
Conditions governing Reproduction
Copies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions.

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ITEMYA1992.32 Manchester Guardian newspaper, first edition. Dated May 5 1821.