| Description: | Abstract: The first edition appeared on Saturday 5th May, 1821 and cost 7d. The Manchester Guardian, like all newspapers based outside of London, could only afford to publish once a week. When the Manchester Guardian was first published in 1821, Manchester had six other weekly newspapers. With the arrival of the Manchester Guardian, the Manchester Observer decided to cease publication. A prospectus for the Guardian explained the aims and objectives of the proposed newspaper including the passage: |
