ZTrunHistoric Newspapers reviewProducts, prices, shipping and returns
Historic Newspapers sells original old newspapers from an archive of over 3 million papers and personalised newspaper books made to order.
£59.99The Football History of Aberdeen Book
£59.99The Football History of Barnsley Book
£59.99The Football History of Birmingham City Book
£59.99The Football History of Blackburn Rovers Book
£59.99The Football History of Blackpool Book
£59.99The Football History of Bolton Wanderers Book
£59.99The Football History of Bournemouth Book
£59.99The Football History of Bradford Book
£59.99The Football History of Brentford Book
£59.99The Football History of Brighton and Hove Albion Book
£59.99The Football History of Bristol City Book
£59.99The Football History of Bristol Rovers BookNames, prices and pictures as shown at historic-newspapers.com on 9 Oct 2026. Prices change: the shop's own page is the one that counts.
Historic Newspapers is a UK brand that sells original old newspapers and personalised newspaper books. It is for people looking for a birthday, anniversary or other occasion gift built around the news of a particular date or subject.
What stands out
- Archive of over 3 million newspapers dating back to the early 1910s
- Newspaper Date Books built around a chosen date, with the front page for every subsequent year
- Personalisation with cover colour, recipient's name and a free printed dedication
- Tracked delivery to a wide list of countries, with three options in the UK
- Original Newspapers inspected, pressed and repaired by archivists before dispatch
How Historic Newspapers compares
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Three more readings of Historic Newspapers
Each was given the same pages of historic-newspapers.com and asked what the brand does well. None of them has seen or used the products; software then checked every figure they wrote against those pages.
Authentic personalised newspaper books
Historic Newspapers provides authentic original newspaper copies and custom newspaper books covering birthdays, anniversaries, sports, history and pop culture. Customers can select cover colours, add a name and dedication, and receive true copies of front pages from the chosen dates. Shipping options include standard tracked delivery for UK items at £6.99, express at £7.99 and priority at £8.99, with international rates such as €9.99 to Ireland and $16.83 to the US. Returns are accepted for non‑personalised original newspapers within 14 days if in resaleable condition, with the buyer covering return postage; personalised books are non‑returnable. The service suits collectors, gift‑givers and anyone seeking a tangible snapshot of historical events.
Vast archive of authentic original newspapers
Historic Newspapers calls itself the largest newspaper archive in the world, selling original old newspapers and newspaper books built from authentic, unedited copies. Its catalogue spans UK national archives, milestone birthday titles, occasion books, history collections and sports books covering dozens of football clubs and other teams. Newspaper Books can be personalised with cover colours, designs, a name and a dedication. In the UK, tracked delivery costs £6.99 standard, £7.99 express or £8.99 priority. Books are printed on demand and not returnable; original newspapers may be returned within 14 days of delivery in re-saleable condition, with customers covering return postage. It suits gift buyers and history or sport enthusiasts.
Authentic original newspapers and personalised books
Historic Newspapers offers original old newspapers, birthday newspapers, archive newspapers, newspaper date books, and sports history books. The site lists many football, rugby, hockey, baseball, and basketball history books with prices from 49.99 GBP to 59.99 GBP. It also provides delivery options for the United Kingdom, Ireland, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many European countries, with standard tracked delivery from 6.99 GBP in the UK. Returns are accepted for non-personalised original newspapers within 14 days of delivery, while personalised newspaper books are not eligible for returns. The brand suits people seeking authentic historical newspapers and customised keepsake books.
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What Historic Newspapers sells
Historic Newspapers sells Original Old Newspapers, authentic papers from its archive of over 3 million newspapers dating back to the early 1910s, including editions such as the Daily Mail, Daily Mirror, Financial Times, Guardian, Daily Telegraph and The Times. It also sells Newspaper Date Books, which gather the front page for a chosen date in every subsequent year, and History Books covering Military History, the Royal Family, Hobbies & Interests and World Events. Sports Books revisit key matches, events, tournaments and races for teams across football, rugby, golf, American football, basketball, baseball and hockey, and Entertainment Books cover music, film and TV.
Historic Newspapers prices
Historic Newspapers prices its sports books from £49.99 GBP, with titles such as The Football History of Arsenal Book and The Football History of Liverpool Book listed from £49.99 GBP and The Football History of Crystal Palace Book from £59.99 GBP. A sample of 95 products from the store’s public product list ran from 20 GBP to 84.99 GBP, with a middle price of 59.99 GBP. Original Newspapers are priced based on age, rarity and special historic events, and the price varies between editions.
Historic Newspapers shipping
Historic Newspapers ships to a listed set of countries, with tracked delivery options that vary by product and destination. In the United Kingdom, standard tracked delivery costs £6.99, express tracked delivery £7.99 and priority tracked delivery £8.99 for Original Newspapers, Gift Sets and Newspaper Books. In the US, standard tracked delivery is $16.83 and express tracked delivery $24.99. The brand is unable to ship to PO Boxes, APO/DPO/FPO addresses, or to countries outside of the ones listed on its delivery page.
Historic Newspapers returns
Historic Newspapers accepts returns on Original Newspapers if the request is made within 14 days of delivery, with a full refund provided once the item reaches its UK warehouse. Returns are not accepted on any Newspaper Books, as each book is custom-made to order and personalised. For defective or errored items, Historic Newspapers must be notified within 30 days of delivery and will provide a replacement, if available, or a refund.
Discounts and offers at Historic Newspapers
Historic Newspapers runs a buy 1, get 1 half price offer on its home page. Its sports books page also lists a sale section, with titles such as The Football History of Arsenal Book and The Football History of Liverpool Book marked down from £49.99 GBP.
Good to know about Historic Newspapers
Each Newspaper Book is made to order, a process that typically takes 2-3 days to print, trim and bind, while Original Newspapers are pulled from the archive, inspected and prepared in 1-2 days, with delivery times added on top. Books can be personalised with a cover colour and design, a recipient’s name printed on the front cover, and a dedication printed inside the book free of charge. A gift box can be added at checkout, and orders can be sent to a different delivery address, such as a recipient’s home or workplace.
What was read
These pages of Historic Newspapers’s own website, on 9 October 2026:
This page sets out what Historic Newspapers offers, from what it publishes about itself. No product was bought or tested.
In the words of Historic Newspapers
Each paper is stored in our archive of over 3 million newspapers, dating back to the early 1910's and featuring 100s of editions.
United Kingdom Original Newspapers & Gift Sets £6.99
Each of our books is made to order - a process that typically takes 2-3 days to print, trim, and bind before the book can be packaged and dispatched.
Returns may be accepted on any Original Newspaper, if the request to return is made within 14 days of delivery.
Short answers
Is there a working Historic Newspapers discount code?
ZTrun found no working code on the site of Historic Newspapers when it looked on 10 October 2026.
How much does Historic Newspapers charge for delivery in the UK?
Historic Newspapers charges £6.99 for standard tracked delivery, £7.99 for express tracked delivery and £8.99 for priority tracked delivery on Original Newspapers, Gift Sets and Newspaper Books in the United Kingdom.
How long do I have to return an item to Historic Newspapers?
Historic Newspapers accepts returns on Original Newspapers if the request is made within 14 days of delivery, while Newspaper Books are not eligible for returns because each is custom-made and personalised.
Which countries does Historic Newspapers ship to?
Historic Newspapers ships to a listed set of countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, India, Japan, the Philippines, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Cyprus and Malta.
What does Historic Newspapers sell?
Historic Newspapers sells Original Old Newspapers from its archive of over 3 million newspapers, plus Newspaper Date Books, History Books, Sports Books and Entertainment Books.
How are Historic Newspapers' books made?
Each Historic Newspapers book is made to order, a process that typically takes 2-3 days to print, trim and bind, and Original Newspapers are pulled from the archive, inspected and prepared in 1-2 days before dispatch.
Can I personalise a book from Historic Newspapers?
Historic Newspapers lets buyers choose a cover colour and design, print a recipient's name on the front cover, and add a dedication printed inside the book free of charge.
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