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Explore history through the pages of the past

Treat someone to a British Newspaper Archive gift subscription.

What’s in a British Newspaper Archive gift subscription?

Whichever gift subscription you choose, they’ll be able to:

  • Explore centuries of historical newspapers online
  • Uncover fascinating stories from the communities, places and periods that interest them
  • Search by name, location, date or keyword
  • Discover first-hand accounts of historical events as they were reported at the time
  • Save articles and build their own collection of discoveries

What to do next

Choose it

Select the best subscription plan for your loved one. Then sign into your account or create a new one if you’re not a member.

Personalise it

Add the recipient’s details, your chosen delivery date and a personalised message. Then make the purchase.

Send it

The gift certificate will be emailed on the nominated date, along with an introduction to British Newspaper Archive and instructions on how to use the subscription.

Got a question about British Newspaper Archive gift subscriptions?

How will the gift subscription be delivered?
A code will be emailed to your recipient so they can redeem their gift subscription online. You can personalise it with a greeting before purchasing.
When will the gift subscription be delivered?
You can choose – it can be immediately or up to 90 days after purchase. The recipient then has up to 365 days to redeem their gift subscription after they receive it.
How is a gift subscription redeemed?
Your recipient can visit our gift subscription redemption page and enter their unique code – they'll find it in the email we send to them.