Historical newspapers

The British Newspaper Archive

Millions of digitised pages of British local newspapers from the British Library's vast collection. This is a paid-for site, but you can access it for free at ERO and in Essex Libraries. You will need to register for an account to use the site.

Guardian and Observer archive - 1791 to 2003

Discover great events or individual lives as reported at the time.

• Guardian and Observer archive available at ERO or in Essex Libraries
• Guardian and Observer Archive available at home

Times Digital Archive

Full contents of The Times from 1785 to 2011. Access for free in ERO or Essex Libraries, or at home using your Essex Libraries card.

British Library 19th century Newspapers

Selected content from national and local newspapers. Access for free in ERO or Essex Libraries, or at home using your Essex Libraries card.