Bob Edwards (British journalist) facts for kids

Robert John Edwards (born 26 October 1925, died 28 May 2012) was a well-known British journalist. He spent many years working for newspapers and magazines. He was known for being an editor, which means he was in charge of what went into the newspaper or magazine.

Who Was Robert Edwards?

Robert Edwards was a very important person in British journalism. He started his career in the 1950s. He worked his way up through many different roles. He became the editor of several major newspapers.

What Does a Journalist Do?

A journalist collects and writes news stories. They share information with the public. This can be through newspapers, magazines, or online. Robert Edwards was a journalist who wrote many articles.

What Does an Editor Do?

An editor is like the boss of a newspaper or magazine. They decide which stories to publish. They also make sure the writing is good. Editors check for mistakes and make sure everything is clear. Robert Edwards was an editor for many years.

His Career in Newspapers

Robert Edwards worked for many famous newspapers. He started as a writer. Then he moved into leadership roles. He helped shape what people read every day.

Early Career

Edwards began as an editor at Tribune from 1951 to 1954. After that, he wrote special articles for the Evening Standard. This was from 1954 to 1957. He learned a lot about how newspapers work.

Leading Major Newspapers

He became a top leader at several big newspapers. He was the deputy editor of the Sunday Express. This was from 1957 to 1959. Then he became the managing editor of the Daily Express. He even became its editor in 1961.

He also edited the Glasgow Evening Citizen for a short time. Then he returned to the Daily Express as editor. This was from 1963 to 1965.

Editor of Sunday Papers

Later, Robert Edwards became the editor of two popular Sunday newspapers. He led the Sunday People from 1966 to 1972. After that, he was the editor of the Sunday Mirror. He held this job for a long time, from 1972 to 1984. He also became a director at Mirror Group Newspapers. This company owned many newspapers.

Later Life and Legacy

In 1988, Robert Edwards wrote a book. It was called Goodbye Fleet Street. This book told the story of his life in journalism. Fleet Street is a famous area in London. Many newspaper offices used to be there.

He was also interviewed in 2007. This interview was part of a project called 'Oral History of the British Press'. It helps people learn about the history of news.

Robert Edwards received a special honor in 1986. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). This is a high award given in the United Kingdom. It recognizes people who have made a big difference.

He passed away on 28 May 2012. He was 86 years old. Robert Edwards left a lasting mark on British journalism.