Universal History Annotation << Back Transformation of the Role of Political Literature in Great Britain at the end of the XIXth – Beginning of the XXth Centuries Naumenkova E.O. This article examines the experience and practical use of periodical literature, printing products and other types of political materials during election campaigns to local and central authorities in the late XIX – early XX centuries. in the UK. Controversial issues in historiography are raised related to the time of widespread use of printed materials in large-scale political agitation. The variety of sources from which materials were received in the districts, as well as information material published locally, is analyzed. It is considered how various types of election literature were put into effect and used in election campaigns in the interests of attracting the electorate by various political forces. The method of interaction between local and national spheres in this key aspect of the election battle is analyzed. The role of party agents in the press release is assessed. This experience is interesting because it has been adopted by many European states, and the current trends largely correspond to the realities of today. Keywords: electoral culture, liberal party, conservative party, election campaign, election campaign, literature, party agents. DOI: 10.25791/vseist.04.2023.1192 Pp. 44-53.