City Jackdaw was a weekly penny magazine that ran in my home city of Manchester from 1875 until 1880. I came across a reference to it at a time when I was searching for a name for my blog. I am a sucker for history and connections, so it seemed quite apt.
I also liked the idea that it was something that some of my Mancunian ancestors may well have read.
I found the following description of it:
‘The subject matter was broad and current. Poetry, articles, sections on the theatre and “Claws of the Week” were regular features.’
That seemed quite relevant. When I started my blog, I incorporated into it a series of posts that occasionally feature on Fridays, called ‘Claws For The Weekend’.
Like I said, I’m a sucker for connections.
It was also described as ‘a humorous and satirical journal.’
I try.
One day I may get myself a copy of the 19th Century City Jackdaw, or check one out in the archives of Manchester Central Library. I think that would be kinda cool.
Like tracing a birth parent.
City Jackdaw 
I’m finally back online after being off almost two weeks! I see I have a lot of catching up to do. 🙂
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I have wondered where you’ve been! Although I did recall you saying that you wasn’t going to keep to a schedule.
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I wrote a recent post about why I was gone. Not by choice. 🙂
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Read it. Commented 🙂
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Interesting! Since my ancestors left Manchester in 1880, they probably read it too.
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Perhaps it was the magazine ceasing to print in that year that persuaded your ancestors to leave? Yes, I can see that 🙂
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Interesting article and blog you have here. I enjoyed finding it and browsing.
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Thank you for visiting and reading.
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