Old British News Search And Research 1750-1950

Here are some lists of people who were in the news. Naturally, this is not a definitive database! By the nature of their activity it is quite likely they afforded certain media coverage. It’s important to remember that it wasn’t only criminals (or the accused) who were in the news. Victims were also featured as well as a great number of those involved in a range of activity from business to divorce, from sport to probate. The range is endless.

See also the  ‘Historic Databases‘ drop-down menu at the top of this page for links to my current online free archive.

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.

If you can (or even cannot) find the name you are searching in my databases please make contact here and I will see which old newspaper articles are available. Your enquiry is free and without obligation. If I manage to find any old news articles matching your enquiry I will let you know. I need some basic brief but crucial detail from you:

• 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?

I charge for the supply of the news items only if you decide that you want the material. The newspaper copies are normally scanned and sent to you as soon as possible in PDF format by email. You will need a PDF reader installed to access the material – I recommend the Adobe Reader here.

I only accept payment by PayPal. I will send you my PayPal account email address when we agree. My fees are not high; usually covering the costs involved and my time.