Front Page

Free comprehensive search for old British news articles (1800 – 1910). I can research and supply old news, old news articles, newspaper archives and old newspapers. All the work I do is electronic and digital. The search and research is free. The end result is emailed to you in PDF format.

Basically I identify specific stories and can supply them to you electronically in PDF format by email for a small fee (details here).

1818 - Click the image to see all the news story in PDF formatdentify the news stories

The main news

This website is all about old British news. Small stories, big stories. Some hidden away since the event more than 100 years ago. Some revealing, a few shocking but all fascinating for the family historian or researcher. There are many little or big snippets of news about your ancestors hidden away in the archives. The best way to see the past is to look inside the news. I can search British local, national and international news items published in UK national, regional and local newspapers between the 1800′s to the early 20th century.

The full use of this website and my growing online viewable data is available free of charge. Initial research enquiries from you is a free service and without obligation to purchase copies of any news articles whatsoever.

Please remember: If you cannot see the item you are looking for on this website please make contact as I am able to trace news items across a broad range of resources. If the item you are searching had an international interest or happened within the old British Empire and outside the British Isles it is likely that certain news coverage will be available.

Your initial enquiry is without obligation. I will advise you which articles are available. I will then await your instructions.

I need some basic brief but crucial detail:

  • Names of those you are looking for
  • The type of event (a murder, a coroners report, a council story)
  • When you thought it was in the news (a year will do)
  • Where did it take place?

1870 Scandal - Click the image to see all the news story in PDF format

There is no fee for your initial enquiry and my search for your story is without obligation.

I search for and supply old news articles that were printed and published in Great Britain that generally cover the period 1800 – 1911.

No charge for enquiries. Fast effective service.

There is a charge for electronic copies of articles to cover costs and time. Payments are accepted using the secure PayPal system (most cards accepted). Articles will be emailed to you in PDF format. Details of costs and services here.

Other research services are available (including certified copies of British birth, death and marriage certificates, old divorce, bankruptcy and British police and court research). Details are available on request here (please enclose dates and brief details).