This work investigates the rapid decline and eventual exodus of the British national press from its historic home on Fleet Street during the 1980s. Michael Leapman, an experienced journalist, utilizes his professional background and firsthand observations to document the technological shifts and labor disputes that forced the industry to modernize. The book provides a detailed account of the transition from traditional hot-metal printing to computerized systems, analyzing how this change dismantled the unique social and professional culture of London's newspaper district.

The text serves as a comprehensive record of a pivotal moment in British media history, capturing the tension between tradition and industrial necessity. It provides a clear, well-documented perspective on the end of an era for London's newspaper industry.