Fifty Years Of Fleet Street: Being The Life And Recollections Of Sir John R. Robinson

By Frederick Moy Thomas

Book Overview

Fifty Years of Fleet Street: Being the Life and Recollections of Sir John R. Robinson is a book written by Frederick Moy Thomas that chronicles the life and career of Sir John R. Robinson, a prominent figure in British journalism. Robinson spent over fifty years working in Fleet Street, the historical hub of British journalism, and his experiences offer a unique insight into the industry during the 20th century. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part detailing Robinson's early life and career, including his time as a war correspondent during World War II. The second part focuses on his time as editor of the Daily Telegraph, one of the most influential newspapers in Britain. The final part covers Robinson's retirement and his reflections on the changing nature of journalism.Throughout the book, Thomas provides a detailed and engaging account of Robinson's life, drawing on interviews with Robinson himself as well as his colleagues and friends. The book also includes photographs and other archival material, providing a visual record of Robinson's career and the history of Fleet Street.Overall, Fifty Years of Fleet Street offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of British journalism during a time of great change and upheaval. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of journalism or the cultural history of Britain in the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143268633X
• ISBN13: 9781432686338
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"