Fleet Street has been synonymous with journalism in Britain for a long time. Its origins as a hub for the printing and publishing industry can be traced back to the 16th century, when the first printing press was established in the area. The street quickly became home to a number of newspapers and periodicals, and by the 18th century, it had firmly established itself as the heart of the British press.
Personally, I find nothing more enjoyable, after a hard day's work, then to sit down with a newspaper. The feel of real paper in my hands and the sound of pages turning, soothes me quickly. But of course, the words jumping off the page, espousing information, ideas, and viewpoints are what I'm really after. And the newspaper always delivers. I continue to seek out an assortment of them, so that I can devour them. I love holding a treasure-trove of words in my hands. I love tearing out pages that intrigue me, to store them in old files or folders for later use in my writing. I just love newspapers!