Manchester Mercury | |
Owners: | 1752–1804: Joseph Harrop 1804–1830: James Harrop |
Founder: | Joseph Harrop |
Editor: | 1752–1804: Joseph Harrop 1804–1830: James Harrop |
Foundation: | 1752 |
Political: | Tory |
Language: | English |
Ceased Publication: | 1830 |
Headquarters: | Manchester |
The Manchester Mercury was a Tory newspaper based in Manchester, England that was published from 1752 until 1830.[1] The founder was Joseph Harrop, who was editor until his death in 1804, whereupon his son James Harrop succeeded him.[2]