William Robertson Nicoll
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Title
William Robertson Nicoll
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Dates: 10 October 1851 – 4 May 1923
Occupation: Free Church minister, editor, journalist
Nationality: Scottish
Sir William Robertson Nicoll was a titan in the contemporary publishing world, and early champion to Crockett. He founded The British Weekly in 1886 and edited The Bookman, where he helped shape late‑Victorian literary taste. His work on both publications cemented his reputation as a leading figure in “New Journalism” and the Nonconformist literary world.
Connection to S.R. Crockett: Early advocate for Crockett’s work. Promoted him through The British Weekly, The Bookman, and the Hodder and Stoughton network for whom Crockett wrote throughout his career.
Occupation: Free Church minister, editor, journalist
Nationality: Scottish
Sir William Robertson Nicoll was a titan in the contemporary publishing world, and early champion to Crockett. He founded The British Weekly in 1886 and edited The Bookman, where he helped shape late‑Victorian literary taste. His work on both publications cemented his reputation as a leading figure in “New Journalism” and the Nonconformist literary world.
Connection to S.R. Crockett: Early advocate for Crockett’s work. Promoted him through The British Weekly, The Bookman, and the Hodder and Stoughton network for whom Crockett wrote throughout his career.
Source
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Robertson_Nicoll
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“William Robertson Nicoll,” S.R.Crockett Museum, accessed May 3, 2026, https://srcrockett.scot/themuseum/items/show/1354.