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Post by gigi on Jul 19, 2023 16:53:15 GMT 1
Sorry for the delay - I’m back home now. It’s been fascinating researching this, and although there’s a ‘true newspaper’, I’ve added info on suggestions made on here plus a couple of other facts about well-known newspapers.
What is the name of the first generally recognised English newspaper?
The Oxford Gazette was established as a government newsbook in 1665, and succeeded by the London Gazette in 1666. Its format as a single sheet, printed on both sides, earned it the description of the first English newspaper. The News Media Association states that “the first true newspaper published in Britain was the Oxford Gazette, published in 1665.”
The Daily Post was a London daily paper begun on October 4, 1719, by printer in the Old Bailey.
The Times began in 1785 under the title The Daily Universal Register, adopting its current name on 1 January 1788.
The Observer, a Sunday newspaper established in 1791, the first Sunday paper published in Britain.
The Manchester Guardian was founded by John Edward Taylor in 1821and first published on 5 May of that year. “Manchester” was dropped from the name in 1959 to reflect the newspaper's standing as a national daily, and its editor and editorial staff moved to London in 1964.
The Sun was first published as a broadsheet on 15th September 1964 to replace the Daily Herald.
Penny dreadfuls were cheap popular serial literature produced during the 19th century in the United Kingdom.
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Post by Veem on Jul 19, 2023 17:01:29 GMT 1
As a Charentaise I should know this.
Here goes, clockwise from NW border.
Charente Maritime, Deux Sevres, Vienne, Haute Vienne, Dordogne and Gironde. If I didn't live here I wouldn't have a clue.
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Post by gigi on Jul 19, 2023 17:05:21 GMT 1
I got 2, Dordogne and Gironde. I was sure the Vendée would be on the list.
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Post by Nifty on Jul 19, 2023 19:37:48 GMT 1
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Post by norfolk on Jul 20, 2023 8:01:59 GMT 1
Who is Vincent Furnier ?
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Post by norfolk on Jul 20, 2023 8:16:35 GMT 1
Sorry for the delay - I’m back home now. It’s been fascinating researching this, and although there’s a ‘true newspaper’, I’ve added info on suggestions made on here plus a couple of other facts about well-known newspapers. What is the name of the first generally recognised English newspaper? The Oxford Gazette was established as a government newsbook in 1665, and succeeded by the London Gazette in 1666. Its format as a single sheet, printed on both sides, earned it the description of the first English newspaper. The News Media Association states that “the first true newspaper published in Britain was the Oxford Gazette, published in 1665.” The Daily Post was a London daily paper begun on October 4, 1719, by printer in the Old Bailey. The Times began in 1785 under the title The Daily Universal Register, adopting its current name on 1 January 1788. The Observer, a Sunday newspaper established in 1791, the first Sunday paper published in Britain. The Manchester Guardian was founded by John Edward Taylor in 1821and first published on 5 May of that year. “Manchester” was dropped from the name in 1959 to reflect the newspaper's standing as a national daily, and its editor and editorial staff moved to London in 1964. The Sun was first published as a broadsheet on 15th September 1964 to replace the Daily Herald. Penny dreadfuls were cheap popular serial literature produced during the 19th century in the United Kingdom. Blimey, interesting stuff Gigi. Yes, I recall The Sun starting up. My uncle and aunt who lived a few doors down were newsagents and one of my jobs was to pick up the papers. I also recall the Today newspaper created in the mid 1980s which boasted colour pictures. It was started by Eddie Shah if I recall and, whilst the concept was ok the quality of the colour piccoes never looked convincing imo.
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Post by norfolk on Jul 20, 2023 13:21:49 GMT 1
Sorry for the delay - I’m back home now. It’s been fascinating researching this, and although there’s a ‘true newspaper’, I’ve added info on suggestions made on here plus a couple of other facts about well-known newspapers. What is the name of the first generally recognised English newspaper? The Oxford Gazette was established as a government newsbook in 1665, and succeeded by the London Gazette in 1666. Its format as a single sheet, printed on both sides, earned it the description of the first English newspaper. The News Media Association states that “the first true newspaper published in Britain was the Oxford Gazette, published in 1665.” The Daily Post was a London daily paper begun on October 4, 1719, by printer in the Old Bailey. The Times began in 1785 under the title The Daily Universal Register, adopting its current name on 1 January 1788. The Observer, a Sunday newspaper established in 1791, the first Sunday paper published in Britain. The Manchester Guardian was founded by John Edward Taylor in 1821and first published on 5 May of that year. “Manchester” was dropped from the name in 1959 to reflect the newspaper's standing as a national daily, and its editor and editorial staff moved to London in 1964. The Sun was first published as a broadsheet on 15th September 1964 to replace the Daily Herald. Penny dreadfuls were cheap popular serial literature produced during the 19th century in the United Kingdom. Blimey, interesting stuff Gigi. Yes, I recall The Sun starting up. My uncle and aunt who lived a few doors down were newsagents and one of my jobs was to pick up the papers. I also recall the Today newspaper created in the mid 1980s which boasted colour pictures. It was started by Eddie Shah if I recall and, whilst the concept was ok the quality of the colour piccoes never looked convincing imo. I don’t think he was ever Elected…
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Post by specsavers2 on Jul 20, 2023 17:08:31 GMT 1
What are the origins of beetroot.? Just a wee question to keep things going.
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Post by norfolk on Jul 20, 2023 20:55:47 GMT 1
Blimey, interesting stuff Gigi. Yes, I recall The Sun starting up. My uncle and aunt who lived a few doors down were newsagents and one of my jobs was to pick up the papers. I also recall the Today newspaper created in the mid 1980s which boasted colour pictures. It was started by Eddie Shah if I recall and, whilst the concept was ok the quality of the colour piccoes never looked convincing imo. I don’t think he was ever Elected… Vincent Furnier is the birth name of Alice Cooper.
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Post by norfolk on Jul 21, 2023 5:55:27 GMT 1
What are the origins of beetroot.? Just a wee question to keep things going. Hmm, used by the Romans as a powerful diuretic ?
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Post by mangetout on Jul 21, 2023 6:56:03 GMT 1
I think it came from the Med/North Africa. Probably grown for the tops rather than the root?
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Post by specsavers2 on Jul 21, 2023 10:56:12 GMT 1
The égyptiens get the prize spreading to the med, Asia and India.
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Post by norfolk on Jul 22, 2023 18:45:56 GMT 1
Here’s one to get veem head-scratching…
What is the longest word in the English language with only one vowel ?
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Post by ajm on Jul 22, 2023 18:57:27 GMT 1
I'm not sure but I think solving problems like this is not one of my strengths.
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Post by norfolk on Jul 22, 2023 19:31:26 GMT 1
I'm not sure but I think solving problems like this is not one of my strengths. Well done. What does an octopus have three of ?
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