The Fence Magazine

The Fence is an independent, quarterly print magazine based in Soho, London, focusing on life, culture, politics, and humour in the UK and Ireland. Often described as a cross between Private Eye and the London Review of Books, it features a mix of investigative journalism, long-form essays, short fiction, and satire.

Core Overview

• Founding: Launched in 2019 by Charlie Baker and William Pelham.
• Tagline: Famously bills itself with tongue-in-cheek arrogance as “the UK’s only magazine.”
• Style: Known for its striking, graphic typography, hand-drawn illustrations, and irreverent, wry tone.