London Gazette

British newspaper

Also known as: “Oxford Gazette”

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The London Gazette is a British newspaper that originated as a news sheet in Venice in the mid-16th century, derived from the Italian word gazzetta. Initially, these sheets disseminated gossip, trivia, and unofficial news. By the 17th century, the term began to be applied to official government publications. The Oxford Gazette, founded in 1665 and soon renamed the London Gazette, is considered England's first true newspaper. It continues to be published as a court journal, featuring records of honors, official appointments, bankrupts, and public notices. The London Metropolitan Police also publishes a daily Police Gazette detailing stolen property and wanted criminals.12

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Sir Richard Steele
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…that of gazetteer—writer of The London Gazette, the official government journal. Although this reinforced his connection with the Whig leaders, it gave little scope for his artistic talents, and, on April 12, 1709, he secured his place in literary history by launching the thrice-weekly essay periodical The Tatler. Writing under…
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…that of gazetteer—writer of The London Gazette, the official government journal. Although this reinforced his connection with the Whig leaders, it gave little scope for his artistic talents, and, on April 12, 1709, he secured his place in literary history by launching the thrice-weekly essay periodical The Tatler. Writing under…
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…government publications, such as the Oxford Gazette (founded 1665), which is considered to be England’s first true newspaper. The Oxford later became the London Gazette, which is still published as a court journal, containing records of honours, official appointments, names of bankrupts, and public notices.
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…government publications, such as the Oxford Gazette (founded 1665), which is considered to be England’s first true newspaper. The Oxford later became the London Gazette, which is still published as a court journal, containing records of honours, official appointments, names of bankrupts, and public notices.
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