Past Newspapers

At Historic Newspapers, we’ve got an original newspaper for every date.

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FROM $55.99

Embrace History

Picture this: your cherished past newspaper, meticulously preserved in a time capsule, its significance protected for generations to come. It’s not just a gift; it’s the finishing touch to create an extraordinary memory.

Embrace history with us, where the past is not just preserved but passionately shared, creating memories that transcend time.

We are guardians of time, curating a comprehensive archive that’s consistently updated. This means you can effortlessly journey through the last 100+ years and uncover the gems of the past, a treasure hunt made simple. Expect not only nationally acclaimed titles but also long-forgotten regional newspapers, each harbouring its own unique stories.

These past newspapers aren’t mere replicas; they are authentic originals, a glimpse into yesteryears’ voices. Stored with the utmost care in our archive, each one comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Our passion for history shows

3 million old newspapers in the archive.

100s of newspaper titles.

Authentic, original papers. Not copies.

History in your hands

Ships within days of ordering

Add a presentation gift box

A gift they won’t be expecting

Forget flowers. Sidestep the sock aisle. An original newspaper to commemorate a date from your recipient’s past is a memory that’ll last.

EXPERTLY PRESENTED

CHOOSE a deluxe gift box to protect this incredible gift for years to come.

PRESERVED IN THE WORLD’S LARGEST PRIVATE ARCHIVE

Your newspaper will come from the echoing halls of the Historic Newspapers archive in Western Scotland, overseen by our team of ten archivists.

SELECTED AND RESTORED BY HAND

After you make your order, an archivist examines your paper, page by page. The paper is pressed flat and any flaws are rectified with archival repair tape.

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PERSONALISED, PRESENTED AND DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR

Choose a gift box, and if you wish, add a bottle of the recipient’s favourite drink. However you choose to personalise your gift, it’ll be delivered within five days.

insights from our archivist

These aren’t replicas. They’re the actual newspapers that sat on newsstands up to 125 years ago. The one you buy could be the last copy in existence.

Prices can vary for several reasons, like popularity of a specific day, whether the paper is local or national, the paper’s age, and the number of copies left.

Missing papers give us a window into history. If a paper isn’t available for the date you’re after, it could be because that newspaper was on strike during the period.

FLYING OFF THE NEWSSTANDS

Bestsellers leave public ‘clamouring for copies’, reports suggest.