Speaker: Dr Nicholas Foggo
Access is strictly limited to members of Liverpool History Society. https://liverpoolhistorysociety.org.uk/product/annual-membership/
This talk will discuss some of the main events in the little-known history of Liverpool’s newspapers, setting them in both their local and national context. Starting with the fabled Leverpoole Courant in 1712 and continuing up to the merger of the Daily Post and Liverpool Mercury, it will illustrate both the tribulations of running newspapers and the huge contribution made by Liverpool to the development of today’s newspaper industry. Imagine a time when readers in Liverpool had the choice of up to a dozen locally-published papers!
The speaker will bring along a selection of rare newspapers from his personal collection.
Refreshments (Tea and Coffee) will be available before the meeting at a cost of £1 (cash payment only)
Attendees will be expected to observe the venue’s Covid protocols which include temperature testing on entry and wearing of a face mask when moving about the building. The wearing of masks during the meeting is optional.
