Which area in London, historically known for housing struggling writers, became associated with low-quality journalism and sensationalism?

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Grub Street was a district in London famous for its population of impoverished writers and journalists. Over time, the term 'Grub Street' became synonymous with hack writers and scandalous journalism, reflecting the area's reputation for producing low-quality literary work.

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Which area in London, historically known for housing struggling writers, became associated with low-quality journalism and sensationalism?

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