South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

British Newspaper Archive

Did you know that you can search over 70 million pages of British newspapers, dating from the 1700s to the 21st century, in your South Lanarkshire Libraries?

From national headlines that shaped the course of history to the cherished local articles that define our communities, there are millions of stories waiting to be explored within the British Newspaper Archive.

Simply create a free account on one of our library PCs to start exploring. You can view articles you save to your account on any device, but you will need to visit the library to carry out new research.

Pop in to your nearest South Lanarkshire Library to unlock treasures of the past, with the British Newspaper Archive.

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