Why do I have to pay to view these newspapers?

← Membership & payment
The British Newspaper Archive is a commercial project from findmypast in partnership with the British Library. We have to charge so that we can cover the huge costs of digitising new newspapers and keeping the website running. We also have to pay licencing costs to our partners for making their newspapers available to us.

By paying for access to the newspapers, you are investing in the service and making sure that we can continue to add more newspapers and new features. The good news is that because this is a commercial service, no taxpayer's money is used to fund the project.


Membership & payment

  1. How much does it cost to view the newspapers?
  2. Why do I have to pay to view these newspapers?
  3. When will the next payment on my monthly subscription be taken?
  4. I have accidentally bought the wrong subscription, can I change it?
  5. My card has expired. How can I update it so my subscription continues?
  6. I no longer wish to get your emails. How can I unsubscribe?
  7. Why did my subscription renew automatically?
  8. Can I buy a subscription as a gift for somebody else?
  9. I've received a subscription as a present. How do I use it?
  10. Can I turn off continuous membership so you won't take my next payment?
  11. I have forgotten my password - can I get a reminder?
  12. How long can I access pages and articles I've already viewed?
  13. Do you offer subscriptions for libraries, schools and groups?
  14. Can I see what payments I have made in the past?

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