W. T. Stead
Type: Person
As of November 2026, W. T. Stead has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025).
William Thomas Stead was an English newspaper editor who, as a pioneer of investigative journalism, became a controversial figure of the Victorian era. Stead published a series of hugely influential campaigns whilst editor of The Pall Mall Gazette, including his 1885 series of articles, The Maiden Tribute of Modern Babylon. These were written in support of a bill, later dubbed the "Stead Act", that raised the age of consent from 13 to 16.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History |
| Role | Journalist, Editor, Social Reformer (historical figure) |
| Affiliation | Former Editor of the Pall Mall Gazette |
Who talks about W. T. Stead on podcasts?
Tom Holland brought up W. T. Stead; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The Rest Is History.
- Jack The Ripper: Horror in Whitechapel on The Rest Is History (Dec 2025) — Tom Holland
What is W. T. Stead mentioned alongside?
W. T. Stead is most often mentioned alongside Inspector Frederick Abberline, Elizabeth Stride and Germany.
Mentioned together: Inspector Frederick Abberline, Elizabeth Stride, Germany, Daily Telegraph, Martha Tabram, Daily News, Scotland Yard, From Hell, The Complete History of Jack the Ripper, Victorian