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The Guardian and C. P. Scott black plaque

Commemorative plaque
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This black commemorative plaque records: The Manchester Guardian (now the Guardian) founded on 5th May 1821, had its newspaper offices here between 1941 and 1970. For almost 50 years it was the office of C. P. Scott, the paper's longest-serving editor. 'Comment is free, but facts are sacred' Recorded plaque organisation: Manchester City Council.

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