British Newspaper Research (1750–1950) – Free Archive | Old British News

Old British News offers free British newspaper research to help you explore your ancestry and discover real articles from 1750 to 1950. Whether you’re looking for crime stories, local life, or rare mentions of your family name, we deliver accurate, digitised results in PDF format — completely free.

How Our British Newspaper Research Works

I search original newspaper archives across Britain to locate mentions of your ancestors — whether they were involved in significant events or simply featured in day-to-day news. When articles are found, you’ll receive a clean PDF copy sent by email. If nothing turns up, I’ll let you know — no delays or guesswork.

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Everything is free and transparent. If articles are located, you get them. If not, you’ll be informed quickly. No registration. No subscriptions. Just support, research, and archived history.

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Search the British Transported Convicts Database

Our exclusive Transported Convicts Database allows you to search for men, women, and children who were sentenced to transportation between the 18th and 19th centuries. Whether your ancestor was sent to Australia, Van Diemen’s Land, or beyond, this tool provides access to names, dates, crimes, and newspaper reports drawn from original British sources.

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This archive covers a wide range of topics: convict transportation records, execution lists, wartime incidents, weather disasters, and courtroom drama. Each article offers a glimpse into the daily reality of our ancestors — often revealing stories hidden from official history.

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Whether you’re tracing family names or criminal trials, our free British newspaper research gives you access to rare historical materials.