The London Gazette has published a diverse range of official information in its almost 350 year history. Newspapers found in the archive include official despatches from the Battles of Trafalgar and Waterloo, the death of Napoleon on St Helena and the birth of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
In addition, the newspaper includes much that reflects the lives of ordinary people. Events gazetted include:
- change of name by deed poll
- naturalisation
- civil service appointments (including nationalised industries)
- military, judicial, government and ecclesiastical appointments
- honours and medals
- corporate information
- bankruptcy/insolvency
- death
For reference material on medals please see the medal table.
For more on the history of the newspaper please see About the Gazette.
