Half a century has passed since the birth of Leeds Other Paper, an alternative local newspaper that uncovered many of the city’s less told stories. LOP lasted from 1974 to 1994, during which time it reported on social, political, economic and cultural life in Leeds from an alternative perspective. Run by a co-operative and existing on a shoestring, the paper gave a voice to many individuals and communities who felt ignored, patronised or even demonised by more mainstream media.
Our speaker, Tony Harcup, worked on the paper for many years. He is now an emeritus fellow of journalism studies at the University of Sheffield, and his books include the Oxford Dictionary of Journalism and What’s the Point of News? His talk will recount some of the highs and lows of Leeds Other Paper’s history and attempt to assess the paper’s impact and legacy.
This lecture was given on Thursday 21st November, 2024
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