Manchester Observer
The Manchester Observer was a short-lived non-conformist Liberal newspaper based in Manchester, England. Its radical agenda led to an invitation to Henry "Orator" Hunt to speak at a public meeting in Manchester, which subsequently led to the Peterloo Massacre and the shutdown of the newspaper.
| Founder(s) | John Knight, John Saxton, James Wroe |
|---|---|
| Editor | James Wroe |
| Founded | 1818 |
| Political alignment | Non-conformist Liberal |
| Ceased publication | 1821 |
| Headquarters | Manchester |
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