Candour (magazine) facts for kids
September 2013 issue of Candour.
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| Founder(s) | Arthur K. Chesterton |
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| Publisher | A.K. Chesterton Trust |
| Founded | 30 October 1953 |
| Political alignment | Far-right |
| Language | English |
| Country | Britain |
Candour is a British political magazine. It was started by a journalist and activist named A. K. Chesterton. The magazine first came out weekly in 1953. Later, it was published about eight to ten times a year.
Candour is known for its "far-right" political views. This means it supports very traditional ideas. It often wants to keep things as they are, or even go back to older ways. Chesterton wanted the magazine to seem respectable and conservative. He avoided showing open hatred towards groups of people.
After Chesterton passed away in 1973, Rosine de Bounevialle became the editor. She edited the magazine until her death in 1999. Since then, Colin Todd has been the editor-in-chief. The magazine now comes out sometimes and has a website.
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History of Candour Magazine
How Candour Started
Candour was created by journalist Arthur K. Chesterton. It was meant to take the place of an older magazine called Truth. In 1953, Truth changed its owners. The new owners wanted to make it more mainstream. They also decided to stop publishing certain controversial content.
Because of these changes, Chesterton resigned from Truth. He then asked his readers for help. He wanted to start a new magazine. This new magazine would be like the old Truth magazine.
The Early Years (1953–1973)
At first, Chesterton found it hard to get money for his new magazine. But soon, he got financial help from R. K. Jeffery. Mr. Jeffery was a millionaire from Chile. He had made a lot of money from copper mining.
Other people also started to support the magazine. The first issue of Candour came out on October 30, 1953. It was called "the British Views Letter." The magazine was printed by Clair Press. This company was run by Tony Gittens.
The first issue explained the magazine's goals. It aimed to speak out against forces that seemed to harm the British Empire. It especially focused on the United States. The magazine called the U.S. the "Dollar Empire."
In October 1954, Chesterton started a group called the League of Empire Loyalists (LEL). Candour became the official magazine for this group. The LEL wanted to protect the British Empire. The magazine's readers grew beyond England. It reached people in places like Australia, New Zealand, and Rhodesia. These were all parts of the former British Empire.
Candour and the LEL became more focused on concerns about immigration. However, Chesterton was careful. He did not want his movement to be seen as violent or hateful. This was especially true after some riots in Notting Hill in 1958. Both Candour and the LEL were sometimes accused of having extreme views. But Chesterton tried to make them seem more respectable and traditional.
Arthur K. Chesterton passed away in August 1973.
After Chesterton (1973–1999)
After Chesterton's death, Rosine de Bounevialle took over as editor. She edited Candour until she passed away in 1999.
Since 1996, the magazine's owning trust has had clear goals. It aims to promote Chesterton's ideas. These ideas include showing the power of "International Finance." This means the power of big money and banks across the world. The trust also wants to fight against this power. Another goal is to promote Britain's control over its own affairs. The magazine also wants to connect Britons living all over the world. It aims to unite them in protesting against losing their shared heritage.
Candour Today (After 1999)
Candour is still published by the A.K. Chesterton Trust. However, it comes out less often now. The most recent issue was published in September 2022. The magazine is mainly sold through subscriptions. Some older issues are no longer available on its website.
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September 2013 issue of Candour.
