See how Fleet Street London changed between the 1900s and 2024. Drag the slider to compare the historic photograph with the modern view.
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In 1500, printer Wynkyn de Worde established his press adjacent to St Bride's Church on Fleet Street, marking the area as a hub for the printing industry. (fleetstreetquarter.co.uk) This strategic location attracted numerous printers and publishers, leading Fleet Street to become synonymous with the British press. By the early 19th century, major newspapers like The Times, Daily Express, and The Daily Telegraph had their headquarters here. The street's vibrancy was palpable, with massive printing presses operating deep within its buildings, producing the next day's news. However, in the 1980s, technological advancements prompted many newspapers to relocate their printing operations to Wapping, and by 2016, the last journalists departed when the Dundee-based Sunday Post closed its London office. (fleetstreetquarter.co.uk)
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