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The growth of a free press
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The period after the Glorious Revolution was important for the development of a free press, meaning newspapers and publications not controlled by the government. From 1695, newspapers were allowed to operate without needing a government licence, and the number of newspapers published began to grow.
Memory tip: From 1695 newspapers no longer needed a government licence, so the free press grows.
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From which year were newspapers in Britain allowed to operate without a government licence?
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