History of British newspapers

Twentieth century

WW I saw the rise of the 'press barons' initially the Harmsworth Brothers (later Viscounts Northcliffe and Rothermere) and the Berry Brothers. A trend continued between the wars when the WW I barons were joined by Max Aitken (later Lord Beaverbrook) and the newspaper industry took on an appearance similar to today's. The post-war period was marked by the emergence of tabloid newspapers (or red tops), notably with Cecil Harmsworth King and his International Publishing Corporation.

Related Topics:
WW I - Northcliffe - Rothermere - Max Aitken - Cecil Harmsworth King

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In the 1980s the powerful print trade unions were challenged and production moved away from Fleet Street, marked by the successes of Rupert Murdoch and the Sun in the 1980s and 1990s. Currently circulation is in a slow but steady decline but still comparatively high.

Related Topics:
Trade union - Fleet Street - Rupert Murdoch - Sun

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