British Newspaper Archive
The British Newspaper Archive is a subscription website for reading digitised British newspapers, built in partnership with the British Library. It holds more than 100 million pages from over 1,000 titles, the oldest dating to the 1700s. Family historians use it to trace notices about relatives, while others dig into local news, old advertisements or major events as they were first reported.
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- Student discountBritish Newspaper Archive offers a 6% student discount on subscriptions, providing affordable access to historical newspapers for academic research and study.
- NHS discountNHS workers can enjoy a 25% discount on subscriptions to the British Newspaper Archive, a thank you for their invaluable service.
- Join Reward Points SystemEarn reward points for perks like free extra search credits. 12-month subscribers may also receive a 10% loyalty discount upon renewal.
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About British Newspaper Archive
What's inside
Coverage runs from national dailies to small local weeklies, spanning more than three centuries. Expect reports, adverts, family notices and longer features, gathered from every part of the UK. Fresh scans are added regularly as digitisation work with the British Library continues.
Searching the pages
Text on each scanned page has been through optical character recognition, so names, places and events can be searched directly. Filters for keyword, newspaper title, date range and region help narrow a search. Many articles can be viewed free before you subscribe, which is a sensible way to test whether your town or surname turns up.
Paying for access
Full access comes through a subscription, with several options to match how much research you plan to do. Access opens as soon as payment goes through, since there is nothing to post. Visa, Mastercard and PayPal are accepted. Students and NHS staff can get discounts. The Reward Points System adds extras such as bonus search credits, plus loyalty pricing for anyone renewing a 12-month plan. Subscription terms govern refunds, and customer service can help with access problems.
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British Newspaper Archive quick facts
| Delivery | <p>Digital subscription - instant access after purchase. No physical delivery required.</p> |
|---|---|
| Returns | <p>Subscription terms apply. Contact customer service for any issues with access.</p> |
| Payment methods | Visa, Mastercard, PayPal |
| Loyalty scheme | Reward Points System |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Parent company | Findmypast Newspaper Archive Limited (part of DC Thomson & Co Limited) |
| Stores | Online only |
British Newspaper Archive contact
- Phone
- +44 (0)1382 210100
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
British Newspaper Archive FAQs
Who owns the British Newspaper Archive?
It is run by Findmypast Newspaper Archive Limited, part of the DC Thomson group, in partnership with the British Library. The service launched in 2011.
Can I read anything before paying?
Yes. Many articles are free to view, so you can try a few searches and look at scanned pages before choosing a subscription.
How soon can I start searching after I subscribe?
Straight away. It is a digital subscription, so access opens as soon as the purchase is complete and nothing is sent by post.
Is there a discount for students?
Yes, students can get a discount on subscriptions. NHS staff also qualify for a discount, and renewing 12-month subscribers receive loyalty pricing.
How far back do the newspapers go?
The earliest pages date from the 1700s, and coverage stretches across more than 300 years and over 1,000 newspaper titles.
