• In turn, The London Gazette carries not only notices of UK-wide interest, but also those relating specifically to entities or people in England and Wales.
  • It is difficult for a contemporary person to imagine the life of the person who received a copy of the London Gazette in the year 1673.
  • Publication History. The London Gazette began publishing in 1665 as the Oxford Gazette, and moved to London the following year.
  • First founded in 1665, The London Gazette is the UK's official public record. Discover how you can research history for free on The London Gazette's website.
  • Published since 1665 Managed by the Superintendent of His Majesty's Stationery Office Not associated with the real life London Gazette.
  • The London Gazette is the Official Newspaper of Record for the United Kingdom, issued on working days.
  • Read the original report of the Great Fire of London from the London Gazette dated Monday 3rd September to Monday 10th September 1666.
  • city: Either |city=e for Edinburgh Gazette, |city=b for Belfast Gazette or |city=o for the Oxford Gazette as the first 23 issues of the London Gazette were titled.
  • The Gazette has a special place in British history. Charles II founded the Oxford Gazette in 1665. A year later, it changed its name to the London Gazette.