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First Edition Published
- When
- 5 May 1821
- Where
- Manchester
The first edition of the Manchester Guardian was published on 5 May 1821 in Manchester, coinciding with Napoleon's death.
The paper was launched by John Edward Taylor with backing from the Little Circle. It was published weekly on Saturdays, costing 7d. Stamp duties forced the high price, making more frequent publication uneconomic. The launch followed the closure of the Manchester Observer.
Sources
- The Guardian Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
- John Edward Taylor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-17
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