by Charlie Spargo
The Guardian has marked its 200th year and celebrated its Manchester heritage with a new commemorative plaque, pictured, at the site of its former offices.
The plaque was unveiled today (May 11th) at 3 Cross Street, as part of the wider celebrations being hosted by the publication, which was originally launched as the Manchester Guardian on May 5th, 1821.
The office was the home of The Guardian between 1841 and 1970, and was where its longest-serving editor, CP Scott, worked for nearly 50 years - writing his notable centenary essay a century ago featuring the famous phrase, "Comment is free, but facts are sacred."