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Manchester Mercury

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Manchester Mercury
Owner(s)1752–1804: Joseph Harrop
1804–1830: James Harrop
Founder(s)Joseph Harrop
Editor1752–1804: Joseph Harrop
1804–1830: James Harrop
Founded1752
Political alignmentTory
LanguageEnglish
Ceased publication1830
HeadquartersManchester

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]

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  1. ^ Simkin, John (September 1997). "Manchester Mercury". Spartacus Educational. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  2. ^ "Manchester Mercury". British Newspaper Archive. Retrieved 17 August 2024.