The British Newspaper Archive

The British Newspaper Archive Search over 100 million pages from historical local, national and regional newspapers, spanning five centuries of news.

The BNA project is the biggest programme of newspaper digitisation ever to take place in the UK, brought to you thanks to the partnership between Findmypast and the British Library. This digital archive currently holds over 60 million pages from historical newspapers across the UK and Ireland. The newspapers in the collection span five centuries, from the late 1600s to the 2000s. Register today an

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We've got a magnificent 7 new newspaper titles for you to enjoy this week, with highlights including motorcycling title ...
09/06/2026

We've got a magnificent 7 new newspaper titles for you to enjoy this week, with highlights including motorcycling title Autocycle, the Family Doctor and People's Medical Adviser, and the Birmingham Graphic. Discover more here: https://bit.ly/4exq7L2

The Daily Star, 17 April 1979, features a photograph of Maureen Colquhoun and her agent, Fiona Dilleigh. Colquhoun was t...
08/06/2026

The Daily Star, 17 April 1979, features a photograph of Maureen Colquhoun and her agent, Fiona Dilleigh. Colquhoun was the first openly le***an Member of Parliament, coming out in 1975 https://bit.ly/4uWXzAJ

'Princess Ingrid's Visit - Princess Ingrid of Sweden (left) greeted by Princess Helena Victoria on arrival in London yes...
08/06/2026

'Princess Ingrid's Visit - Princess Ingrid of Sweden (left) greeted by Princess Helena Victoria on arrival in London yesterday' - Daily Mirror, 8 June 1926 https://bit.ly/4g72TwA

Prior to the turning point of the Stonewall Riots, q***r literature received heavy backlash and was frequently banned. O...
07/06/2026

Prior to the turning point of the Stonewall Riots, q***r literature received heavy backlash and was frequently banned. One such novel was The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall, published in 1928 - Sheffield Independent, 17 November 1928. Discover more in our special blog: https://bit.ly/4uQlO3s

The Daily News, 7 June 1926, publishes a variety of women's fashion advertisements, giving us a glimpse into 1920s style...
07/06/2026

The Daily News, 7 June 1926, publishes a variety of women's fashion advertisements, giving us a glimpse into 1920s style https://bit.ly/4e1gVgy

The Tatler, 11 June 1958, presents us with this 'delicious and feminine' dinner dress, photographed by Peter Clark. Its ...
06/06/2026

The Tatler, 11 June 1958, presents us with this 'delicious and feminine' dinner dress, photographed by Peter Clark. Its designer, Yves Saint Laurent, was an openly gay man, and frequently raised funds to support HIV/AIDS research https://bit.ly/3PHqmtI

The Sunday Pictorial, 6 June 1926, publishes a photograph of a motor omnibus accident near Thetford, Norfolk. Everyone o...
06/06/2026

The Sunday Pictorial, 6 June 1926, publishes a photograph of a motor omnibus accident near Thetford, Norfolk. Everyone onboard escaped without significant injury https://bit.ly/4uwaetr

Country Life, 28 January 1988, displays 'sultry Latin looks', perfectly suited for a hot summer's day. We have New York ...
05/06/2026

Country Life, 28 January 1988, displays 'sultry Latin looks', perfectly suited for a hot summer's day. We have New York designer, Bob Mackie, to thank for these playful ensembles - photograph by Moore/Lamb https://bit.ly/4vu7Q7i

'The Island Volcano - A Liner Passes Close Under The Crater Of Stromboli' - The Sphere, 5 June 1926 https://bit.ly/438A4...
05/06/2026

'The Island Volcano - A Liner Passes Close Under The Crater Of Stromboli' - The Sphere, 5 June 1926 https://bit.ly/438A4sb

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