National Observer (UK)
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The National Observer was a British
newspaper published from 1888-1897.
The publication began as the Scots Observer, until its location was moved from Edinburgh
to London
in 1889, after which it was renamed the National Observer. The paper was considered conservative
in its political outlook. One of its main editors was William Ernest Henley
.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
newspaper published from 1888-1897.
The publication began as the Scots Observer, until its location was moved from Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
to London
London
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in 1889, after which it was renamed the National Observer. The paper was considered conservative
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
in its political outlook. One of its main editors was William Ernest Henley
William Ernest Henley
William Ernest Henley was an English poet, critic and editor, best remembered for his 1875 poem "Invictus".-Life and career:...
.