Manchester Mercury Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Manchester Mercury . Spartacus Educational . Simkin . John . September 1997 . 7 July 2014.
  2. Web site: Manchester Mercury . British Newspaper Archive . 17 August 2024.