Back Issue Newspapers

Back Issue Newspapers

Historic Newspapers is the UK’s largest archive of back issue newspapers. We have over 7 million old newspapers stored in our archive at Baldoon in south western Scotland, with papers dating back over 300 years. Our oldest newspaper, the London Gazette, was published on the 2nd November 1685.

Buy a Genuine Original Newspaper from the date of your choice.

Special gifts to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other important occasion.

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  • Genuine Original Newspaper

    Own a genuine original (not a copy) newspaper published on your chosen date.
  • A Perfect Commemorative Gift

    A fascinating gift where the recipient can read about the news on their birth date, wedding day, anniversary or any other special occasions.
  • Personalised Certificate of Authenticity

    All our original newspapers come with a personalised Certificate of Authenticity including the recipient name, paper date & a personal message.
  • Various Presentation Options

    Choose from a great range of luxury gift presentation options.

Back Issue Newspapers

Our collection of back issue newspapers has become very popular as birthdays or anniversary presents. We are able to supply a back issue newspaper from the virtually any date of your choice, so you can give someone a newspaper from the day they were born or from their wedding date.

The recipient will be able to look back in time to see what was in the news at the time they were born, married, or other special occasions. A Back Issue Newspaper can arch back in time to connect people with their past, making it a very special gift.

The Perfect Gift...

Our newspapers come in a range of beautiful gift packs.
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