The Times (London) and the emergence of the modern British press (1785-1850)

1. Daily Universal Register launches in London

   Jan 1, 1785Labels: John Walter, Daily Universal

   • Britannica
   • News UK
   • The Times Wiki

2. Paper is renamed The Times

   Jan 1, 1788Labels: The Times, Newspaper rebrand

   • Britannica
   • News UK
   • The Times Wiki

3. John Walter II takes control of the paper

   Jan 1, 1803Labels: John Walter, The Times

   • The Times Wiki
   • Britannica

4. Trafalgar news appears in The Times

   Nov 7, 1805Labels: Battle of, Admiral Collingwood

   • RMG
   • Nat Archives

5. Steam printing press debuts at The Times

   Nov 29, 1814Labels: Steam press, Koenig &

   • News UK
   • Koenig Bauer
   • Koenig Bauer

6. Thomas Barnes becomes editor of The Times

   Jan 1, 1817Labels: Thomas Barnes, The Times

   • Britannica
   • The Times Wiki

7. Six Acts intensify pressure on the press

   Dec 1, 1819Labels: Six Acts, Parliament

   • HMC Oxford

8. Unstamped press challenges newspaper taxes

   Jan 1, 1834Labels: Unstamped press, Cleave s

   • Cleave s Wiki
   • HMC Oxford

9. Stamp duty on newspapers is cut to 1d

   Jan 1, 1836Labels: Stamp duty, Government

   • HMC Oxford
   • Taxes Wiki
   • Hansard

10. Thomas Barnes dies, ending a key editorial era

    May 7, 1841Labels: Thomas Barnes, The Times

    • Britannica

11. The Times receives major news by telegraph

    Aug 6, 1844Labels: Electric telegraph, The Times

    • News UK

12. Stamp duty on newspapers is repealed

    Jun 15, 1855Labels: Stamp duty, Parliament

    • Hansard
    • Nat Archives
    • Newspapers Act