3-082-652 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Mr. H. W. Massingham, 1895. Engraving after a photograph. 'Mr. Henry William Massingham, editor of the Daily Chronicle, was born at Norwich. He joined the Eastern Daily Press, and subsequently became connected with the National Press Agency. When the Star first twinkled in London, Mr. Massingham was its assistant editor, afterwards becoming editor, until his resignation in 1890. He next assisted Mr. A. E. Fletcher on the Daily Chronicle, writing the daily Parliamentary article with unvarying interest. A capital account of London newspapers from his pen appeared in the Leisure Hour'. From "Illustrated London News", 1895.