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Founding of the London Gazette

When
1666
Where
London
Episodes
1

The London Gazette began publication on 7 November 1665 as The Oxford Gazette, published by Henry Muddiman. It later moved to London, becoming The London Gazette in February 1666.

Episodes

  1. 5 February 1666 · LondonFirst London Gazette Issue

    The publication moved to London, with the first issue of The London Gazette published on 5 February 1666.

Background and detail

Background. The London Gazette serves as an official journal of record for the UK government, publishing statutory notices. It is considered the oldest continuously published newspaper in the UK, with origins tracing back to 1665.

Initial Publication. The publication was first issued on 7 November 1665 under the title The Oxford Gazette. Henry Muddiman published it by authority, and Samuel Pepys noted its first appearance in his diary.

Move to London. As the plague dissipated and the King returned to London, the publication relocated. The first issue of The London Gazette, labeled No. 24, was published on 5 February 1666.

People involved

Sources

  1. The London Gazette Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25

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