Front Page Times Newspaper for Anniversary or Birthday

Order from Papers Past and you not only get the Front Page of a Times Newspaper but the rest of the paper - full and complete - yes, an original issue from either a Birthday or Anniversary date of your choice. So, if there is someone in your family who is "difficult" to buy presents for, get them an original, gift packed back dated edition.
Prior to May 1966 the actual Front Page of The Times was just the "classifieds" ie Births, Marriages and Deaths and some general advertising. The main news reporting pages started from page three onwards, often there was a photo news page and brilliant pages towards the back of property for sale. In these old issues it is often possible to see massive country houses for sale for just a few thousand pounds, the type of place today that would fetch millions.
To order or enquire further simply telephone 01872 261220 9am-9pm any day of the week, have a chat to either Ian or Sam the "Birthday and Anniversary Newspaper Experts", real people with real product knowledge and no "sales scripts" or pressurised selling.

1970 Birthday Gift Idea

Not to put too fine a point on it but just what do you buy someone who is going to be forty. Its right and proper to celebrate this Milestone Birthday in a grand way so the Birthday Gift that you give should be a bit special. How about a gift packed Archive Times Newspaper from the Day they were Born. That should do the trick.
Check out the website http://www.paperspast.co.uk/ or http://www.birthdaytimesnewspapers.co.uk/ and see what is on offer, order online or simply by phoning 01872 261220 9am-9pm 365 days a year. If you order by phone and choose one of the leather folder deluxe upgrade packs then be sure to ask for FREE GOLD PRINT PERSONALISATION.

Deluxe Newspaper Gift - £5.00 Off Summer Saver!

Papers Past is celebrating the arrival of summer with this great "Summer Saver Offer." 

When ordering your Birthday or Anniversary Original Times Newspaper simply upgrade to the Deluxe Leather Package and save £5.00 - You can then treat yourself to an ice cream knowing that Papers Past has helped you solve a gift buying problem.

You can redeem this offer online simply click here to find out how!  You can also take advantage of this great saving by quoting "Save5" when ordering your Deluxe Newspaper Gift over the phone -give us a call on 01872 261220 9am-9pm 365 days a year and save £££'s

So whether it's an important Birthday Gift or a Special Wedding Anniversary Present you are looking - Make A Present Of The Past with a Back Issue Times Newspaper from http://www.paperspast.co.uk/

Where can you get a huge country house with 100 arces for only £6,500???

From an Original 1930 Times Newspaper from Papers Past - The Birthday & Anniversary Newspaper Specialists!

Ok, we can't promise a house like this, Wow.  But we can promise you a truly unique 80th Birthday Gift with a 1930 Day you were born Newspaper. 

Remember, you get the full and complete 1930 Newspaper Gift - its not a reprint as it is 80 years old and been saved in a huge Newspaper Archive for all those years.

These Birthday Times Newspapers from 1930 make great 80th Birthday presents and are prefect for difficult to buy for Grandparents.  So much so my Grandad is celebrating his 80th Birthday later on this year and I know he will love to read what happened on his Birthday.  I'm looking forward to giving him his 1930 Birthdate Newspaper and together reading the news and events that occurred on his special day.  I know for sure that a 1930 Back Issue Newspaper will be a thousand times better that last years boring Birthday socks!!

So if you know anyone who will be turning 80 this year or have a difficult to buy for Grandad like me, treat them to the ultimate unique 80th Birthday Gift - An Original 1930 Times Newspaper.

To order a Newspaper from 1930 (choose the date of your choice) simply visit www.paperspast.co.uk or Give Ian a ring on 01872 261220 9am-9pm 365 days a year.  You never know, you might find an amazing house advert like the on I found.  I'm not sure it will still be on the market or at that price - but we can dream!

Retirement Gift Idea

Could this be you? Jim at work is retiring when he gets to 65 and everyone in the department wants to chip in and get him a present and to give to him at the party. But what do you get him???
Well, how about an Original Times Newspaper from his date of birth back in 1945. The paper will be nicely gift packed and can even come in a fancy Leather Presentation Folder. Its going to be an interesting archive edition from the year when WW2 ended and a truly personal Birthday Gift for him, (men are so difficult to buy for, they already seem to have everything) Problem Solved!
Phone Papers Past on 01872 261220 to discuss your order, speak to a real person with real product knowledge or go to the website www.paperspast.co.uk or www.birthdaytimesnewspapers.co.uk .

Last Minute Birthday/Anniversary Gift Service

Its Friday morning, you are going to a Silver Wedding Anniversary party tomorrow evening and you haven't bought a gift yet. What do you do?
Simple: Call 01872 261220 (9am-9pm 365 days a year) and speak to an Anniversary Gift Expert.
Speak to Papers Past about getting an original Times Newspaper for the date of the wedding, just give them the date of the wedding in 1985 and leave the rest to them. As long as you have ordered by 2pm and the edition is in the archive then that paper will be located, packed and dispatched by Royal Mail Special Delivery and it will be with you by 1pm on Saturday morning and they don't charge any extra for Saturday deliveries unlike some competitors.
Don't believe this is possible for such a personalised product? Well give us a try. See the website www.paperspast.co.uk or telephone direct to 01872 261220 today.

Sunday Newspapers

The Papers Past archive has been put together over the years from large collections of original newspapers acquired from Libraries, Universities and Government Departments. The papers were saved on a daily basis throughout the 1920's, 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's and the 1990's. These archive editions have maintained their condition as they have been kept flat and out of direct sunlight. The only downside to this was that the various institutions did not have the foresight to save the Sunday Newspapers ie on the one day a week when they were not open.
Being born on a Sunday myself it was not possible for the family to get my Birthdate Times Newspaper but they came up with the idea of going for the following day. Although it did not have the cover date it did contain all of the news and events of my date of birth - fantastic! So we recommend this idea to customers who order an unavailable Sunday edition, we also send a covering note which explains all about the Sunday Problem and why the following days paper is enclosed, for the customer to personalise and give to the recipient.
To order a Birthday Newspaper simply phone (01872) 261220 or go to http://www.paperspast.co.uk/ or http://www.birthdaytimesnewspapers.co.uk/ .

1920 Newspaper gifts are such a hit with gift buyers.

I have noticed in the last few weeks lots of orders for 1920 Times Newspapers. Obviously they are being bought as original gifts for friends or relatives who are going to be 90 years old, but we do sell other special date, milestone years such as 1930, 1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980 etc and the 1920 papers have outsold every other year. Its not surprising as just what do you buy someone who is ninety and has "got everything"!
Papers Past have got excellent stocks of these 1920 archive editions and even some Royal Editions of The Times (which were from a limited print run, on high quality paper, originally for distribution to the Royal Households). If you have a requirement for a 1920 back dated newspaper then go to www.paperspast.co.uk or if you telephone me on (01872) 261220 and order a 1920 Birthdate I will, subject to availability, upgrade your order free of charge to one of the Royal Editions just quote "Freeroyalupgrade".

August 1960 Day You Were Born Newspaper - A Great 50th Birthday Gift!

The Summer is here, well we've had a glimpse of it anyway.  With August fast approaching its time to think about up and coming important Birthday's within your group of family and friends.  Is anyone celebrating their 50th Birthday?  How are you going to mark such a milestone age - you can't just give a giftcard!  

Let Papers Past solve your 50th Birthday Gift buying problems with a unique 50th Birthdate Newspaper Gift.  Commerate a loved one's 50th Birthday with an original Day you were born Newspaper from 1950 and let them discover what happened on their special day 50 years ago.  Reading through their unique 50th Birthday Gift they will be transported back in time to the "good old days" of the 1950's.

So instead of dodging the Summer showers on the highstreet visit http://www.paperspast.co.uk/ from the comfort of the sofa - put your feet up by knowing that you have solved your 50th Birthday Gift Problem with an original 1960 Back Issue Newspaper.  If web surfing isn't your thing, no problem - just give us a ring on 01872 261220 9am-9pm 365 days a year and

 "Make a Present of the Past with a 1950 Birthday Newspaper!"

Birthday Present for someone born in 1961

Someone born in 1961 is going to be 49 years old in 2010 and 50 in 2011. When it comes to a milestone birthday its always nice to give a special gift but then the problems start. Just what do you give someone who has got "everything" and says they want "nothing"?
Well, how about a Genuine Times Newspaper from their date of birth. Its certainly an original gift  and such  a personal present.
The newspaper is a full and complete edition, gift packed with a Certificate of Authenticity, two sheets of conservation grade tissue wrapping paper, a newspaper gift bag and posted off in a newspaper print box. Order is very easy, just call 01872 261220 9am-9pm, 365 days a year and speak to a Ian, a Newspaper Expert with thirty years experience of sending quality gifts.

Do You Know Someone Who Was Born In 1935? Struggling To Find A 75th Birthday Gift?

So one of your friends or family members are celebrating their 75th Birthday soon.  I bet you are struggling to find a unique Birthday Gift.  Am I right?  They are probably the kind of person who has got everything - but you want a great Birthday Gift to mark their 75th Birthdate.

Well Papers Past can help with your Birthday Gift search!  Our 1935 Birthday Times Newspapers are fantastic 75th Birthday Gifts.  As a gift they are second to none as these 1935 Day you were born Newspapers are full and complete original Archive Times Newspaper editions - Not reprints. 

With a Papers Past's 75th Birthday Newspaper the recipient will find out the news and events that happened on their Birthday.  Not only this but they will also reminisce about all the old job and house adverts as a 1935 Times Newspaper Gift is jam pack full of amazing information from their special day.

Sorry for the hard sell on these 1935 Birthdate Newspapers  - but I know how great these 75th Birthday Newspapers are, don't just take my word for it - checkout our Customer Testimonials www.paperspast.co.uk/testimonials.html

So to order a Unique 75th Birthday Present and get a 1935 Newspaper Gift delivered quickly simply visit www.paperspast.co.uk or give us a ring on 01872 261220 9am-9pm 365 days a year.

Searching For A Birthday Gift For Someone Born In 1955?

Do you have a friend or relative who is going to be 55 years old?

Do they already have "everything"?
Are you struggling to find them the perfect gift?

If the answers to the above are Yes, Yes and Yes then we here at Papers Past have the perfect solution. See our website http://www.paperspast.co.uk/ and get them an original, genuine Times newspaper from their date of birth in 1955. Choose the deluxe leather folder option, telephone us on 01872 261220 and receive FREE gold print personalisation.
Contact Papers Past today The Birthday Newspaper Specialists

Searching for a Birthday Present for someone who is 45 years old?

Do you have a friend or relative who is going to be 45 years old?
Do they already have "everything"?
Are you struggling to find them the perfect gift?
If the answers to the above are Yes, Yes and Yes then we here at Papers Past have the perfect solution. See our website http://www.paperspast.co.uk/ and get them an original, genuine Times newspaper from their date of birth in 1965. Choose the deluxe leather folder option, telephone us on 01872 261220 and receive FREE gold print personalisation.
Contact Papers Past today The Birthday Newspaper Specialists 

So What Do You Get A 95 Year Old For Thier Birthday??? - An Original 1915 Birthday Times Newspaper!

Yes you heard me right - An original 1915 Birthday Times Newspaper makes the perfect 95th Birthday Gift  to mark such an important event.  These 1915 Newspaper Gifts aren't reprints - but actual full editions of The Times Newspaper from 1915.  They have been archived for 95 years and make endless reading.  The recipient will find out what news hit the press on the day that they were born back in 1915.

A 1915 Newspaper Gift makes the ideal gift for a Grandparent - together you will be transported back in time to 1915 and read what happened on your Grandparent's date of birth.  You will both be amazed by the old house adverts and job adverts in Papers Past's 1915 Day you were Born Newspapers.

So instead of just getting a boring giftcard why not treat your loved one who was born in 1915 to a fantastic gift of a 1915 Newspaper. 

To order an Original 1915 Back Issue Newspaper simply visit www.paperspast.co.uk or why give us a ring on 01872 261220 9am-9pm 365 day a year - you will talk to a real person with real product knowledge.

1975 Day You Were Born Newspaper - What A Unique 35th Birthday Gift

Do you know someone who is celebrating their 35th Birthday this year? If the answer is YES then look no further for the ideal gift for the person who has everything. Getting an original newspaper from the persons actual birthdate from 1975 is an unique gift for a special birthday and second to none. An old Newspaper Gift from 35 years ago, comes direct from Papers Past's large Newspaper Archive and are genuine, original back issues of The Times Newspaper - you get the actual full & original newspaper- NOT a copy!


Reading through these Birthday Newspapers from 35 years ago (1975 Newspaper) you will discover what actually happened on that day back in 1975. Find out what events hit the news and checkout the property pages - endless reading. A 1975 Birthdate Newspaper gift is a present to treasure and keep so that every time the recipient reads their original newspaper back issue they think of you and your thoughtful present.

All our Birthday Newspapers from 1975 are individually packed in seal top, dustproof bag together with two sheets of acid free paper per newspaper (to enhance conservation)  and then into a postal carton along with a Certificate of Authenticity and a Newspaper Gift Bag.

To order a newspaper from 35years ago simply visit http://www.paperspast.co.uk/ and fill in the Birthdate Newspaper order form or give us a quick call on 01872 261220 9am-9pm 365 days a year. Your Special Dated Newspaper order will be dealt with by Ian & Sam from Papers Past and be dispatched First Class (at no extra cost) usually within 2-3 days.

Look What I Found In A 1945 Times Newspaper Gift!

Just the other day a customer ordered a 1945 Times Newspaper Gift for their Dads 65th Birthday.  They told me that they had been searching high on low for a unique 65th Birthday Gift for weeks.  The customer's Dad is the type of guy who's got everything so buying a unique present is always a challenge - but Papers Past were able to help with an Original 1945 Back Issue Newspaper. 

While in the 1945 Newspaper Archive I came across this great old newspaper photo from a 1945 Times Newspaper of a young Princess Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth) and the A.T.S. - In this old 1945 newspaper photo Princess Elizabeth can be seen wearing her badges of a Junior Commander.

1945 Times Back Issue Newspaper - These pictures of Princess Elizabeth were taken in Camberley where the A.T.S. trained.

I wonder what it was like to be incharge of  the future Queen?  I don't think I would of shouted intructions at her too loud!

So if you are struggling for a 65th Birthday present idea an Original 1945 Times Birhtday Newspaper is the unique and interesting gift you have been looking for.  Papers Past's 1945 Newspaper Gifts are full, complete and totally original - NOT reprints- you are buying a little bit of 1945 history.  A Day you were born Newspaper from 1945 will have all the news and events that happened on that day 65 years ago - making the idea gift for the person who has got everything who was born in 1945.

To order a 1945 Newspaper call Papers Past direct on 01872 261220 9am-9pm 365 days a year.  After seeing this 1945 Times Newspaper photo I wanted to find out more about the A.T.S. Click Here to find out more.

"UP HOUSEWIVES AND AT 'EM!" - Checkout this 1940 Times Newspaper Advert

This 1940 Times Newspaper Advert was found the other day while working in the 1940 Back Issue Newspaper Archive at Papers Past. This 1940 Newspaper advert was published by The Ministry of Supply during the Second World War and was Thanking all the "Careful Housewives" of the 1940's for all of their recycling efforts. The housewives would recycle the likes of paper, metal and bones to help the war efforts.

The 1940 Times Newspaper Advert reads;

"Put out bones, metal and paper. Put them out separately by your dustbin.
It's not always east to remember that every scrap counts-but it's true. Every scrap does count.
We've started well so keep it going-keep your friends interested-send suggestions to your local council. You are working for victory."

This is what I love about these old 1940 Times Birthday Newspapers as they give you a true insight of what was happening on that exact day back in 1940. That is why these 1940 Back Issue Times Newspapers make such unique Birthday or Anniversary Gifts.

If a 1940 Day you were born Newspaper is given as a 70th Birthday Gift that person will be transported back in time to the day that they were born. By being able to read what happened on their Birthday back in 1940 they will have a unique 70th Birthday present that they will treasure. You on the other hand will be able to sit back and who that you have given a 70th Birthday Gift that is unique and easily beats any pair of novelty socks.

So to order a 1940 Times Day you were Born Newspaper simply give us a ring on 01872 261220 9am-9pm 365 days a year. Or to find out more about Papers Past's 1940 Times Newspapers and other Special Dated Newspapers visit http://www.paperspast.co.uk/ - you can order securely online 24/7.

Birthday Quiz

Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me!
Ian Willsher, Partner in the birthdate newspaper business Papers Past celebrates his birthday today.
I am five years older than Carolyn Quinn, twenty eight years younger than Jimmy Hill and eight years older than Bonnie Langford all of whom celebrate their birthday today.
How old am I?
Phone me on (01872) 261220 9am-9pm, tell me how old I am and I will give you a 10% reduction on your order.
Cheers, Ian.

Newspaper Archive

"Moving with the times."
Papers Past have outgrown one of their storage facilities and have recently agreed terms for another 1900-2010 newspaper archive store and its more than three times as big as the old one!
Partner, Ian Willsher, said "We have made three further purchases of collections of old newspapers recently and we were running out of space to store them. The special date editions of The Times need plenty of storage room in a controlled atmosphere so we, after a bit of a search, have found an enormous new warehouse just minutes from the existing central Truro premises. This will enable us to reorganise the stocks and increase efficiency so that all customers ordering by 2pm will receive same day dispatch gifts (as long as we have the birth date or anniversary paper in one of the two stores) and there's not many companies that can do that!"
The move takes place early next month and should not disrupt the day to day business so if you have got any August birthday or anniversary gift problems to solve just telephone Ian or Sam on (01872) 261220 9am-9pm, 365 days a year or see the website www.paperspast.co.uk .

Free Postage & Packaging on all Papers Past's Day You Were Born Newspapers! Plus Extra FREEBIES!

Let me set the scene, you are shopping online buying a birthday gift for the really difficult to buy for person in your life. You've found the prefect present for them, an original newspaper from the Day they were born. You've selected the Newspaper Gift and filled out all your address details, a few more clicks and your unique Newspaper Gift will be on its way in the post.... But hold on, just when you thought you knew how much you are spending on the Date of Birth Newspaper the site you are shopping on adds an extra postage and packaging to the total price. Great, just want you wanted - NOT!!

This above scene is oh so common for people who buy from some other sites , not only are they more expensive than Papers Past but you have to pay the p&p on top. We hear about it everyday, and we owe it to you to stamp this out. That's why with every Back Issue Newspaper that you order from Papers Past we will pay the postage & packaging for you - its that's simple!

Not only do we pay the p&p but you also get EXTRA FREEBIES with every Back Dated Newspaper from Papers Past. Let me explain.

FREE - Newspaper Gift Bag
Present your Original Date of Birth Newspaper in this Fair Trade Newspaper Gift Bag - you may not even need to buy wrapping paper, another saving for you!!





FREE - Certificate of Authentication
Every Day you were born newspaper comes with a FREE Certificate of Authentication on top quality paper for you to personalise.




These are just a couple of the FREE EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS that you get with Papers Past Birthday Newspapers - checkout the website http://www.paperspast.co.uk/ to see what else you get FREE!

Remember Papers Past are THE Birthday & Anniversary Newspaper Specialists. So why go anywhere else!

Papers Past to Exhibit at the N.E.C. Autumn Fair International September 5th-8th 2010

Birthdate Times Newspaper and gift supplier, Papers Past, are exhibiting at the Autumn Fair International 2010 at the N.E.C. Birmingham. Checkout their Autumn Fair 2010 profile at by clicking Here They are looking to promote their Day you were born Newspapers and other Nostalgic gifts. Partner in the business, Sam Willsher, said "We will be looking to sign up trade customers who will offer the Birthday Newspapers either online or from their shops, this will help get the word out about these unique gifts and solve thousands of Birthday and Anniversary gift problems."
Papers Past will be featuring Newspapers from throughout the 19th & 20th Century's in their fascinating display. Archive Sales Manager, Ian Willsher, said "One of my favourite decades is the 1950's, we are selling lots of original 1950 Newspapers at the moment for 60th Birthday presents, after all just what do you buy a 60 year old who has got "everything"? Why, a Birthdate Times Newspaper of course."
To find out more about the business see their website http://www.paperspast.co.uk/ or phone on 01872 261220 9am-9pm 365days a year.
If you are going to the N.E.C. exhibition look out for someone dressed as a Victorian Gentleman in Hall 5 stand 5KK49 that will be Ian!

1940-2010, 70 years of letters to the Times newspaper

Working down in the newspaper archives everyday I often read snippets from the old papers which includes Letters to The Editor. The Times is famous for it Letters Page and, over the years, has included many famous missives.
This page has been printed daily since 1940 so we now celebrate 70 years of this unique page in the newspaper. Previous to that letters to the editor were inter spaced throughout the edition.
Tens of thousands of letters have been published in these nostalgic newspapers over the decades reflecting the wartime strife and troubles of the 1940's, the rebuilding and regeneration of 1950's Britain, the swinging 60's through to modern day.
My favourite letter to the editor was not long after The historic Times changed the format of its front page from classified ads to headlines and front page news. One regular reader wrote something along the lines of "Sir, How dare you change the format of The Thunderer! I deplore it, change it back immediately."

Look What I Found In A 1960 Birthday "Times" Newspaper!

Checkout this old Gillette newspaper advert that I found in one of Papers Pasts 1960 Birthday Times Newspapers. While flicking through this July 1960 Newspaper this old newspaper advert caught my eye. Todays Gillette adverts are slick and are all fronted by some over paid footballer but this 1960 Newspaper advert seems to be very down to earth with everyday 1960 gentlemen telling us how great the new blade is, "you get hardly any feeling of shaving - it simply smoothes your beard away."

Examples of these old newspaper adverts can be found in all of Papers Pasts original Birthday Times Newspapers. Remember these old Newspapers from 1960 are not reprints or copies but actual Archive editions that have been saved for 50 years. Because of this, these 1960 Newspapers make great Birthday Gifts for someone who is celebrating their 50th Birthday this year.

Is your Dad 50 this year? I bet you are struggling in what to get them! They will be so disapointed if you simply give them socks for their 50th Birthday - so instead treat them to an Original Birthdate Newspaper from 1960 - this unique Birthday Gift will be one that they will treasure and keep. They will be able to find out what news hit the newspaper headline on the day that they were born fifty years ago. You could say that a Back Issue Newspaper Gift is "The Best A Man Can Get!"

To order a Birthday Times Newspaper simply visit Papers Past or give us a ring on 01872 261220 9am-9pm 365 days a year.

Look What I Found In A 1930 Back Dated Times Newspaper!

With Summer trying it's hardest to break through the rain & cloud I thought that I should be fully prepared when the Sun eventually does shine for more than 10 minutes. I can't personally wait until those warm barmy summer evenings. These occasions always need a good drink to go with it. To be honest I am bored of lager and cider is so last year. So imagine my surprise when down in the 1930 Newspaper Archive I found this great example of a drink from a 1930 Newspaper.

This old 1930 Newspaper advert made me very thirsty, indeed, but being only 11.30am I thought it was too early to see if my local had it.

Papers Past's 1930 Birthday Newspapers make great 80th Birthday Gifts for Grandparents or family friends who were born in 1930. Our Day you were born Newspapers from 1930 are not reprints, but full, complete and totally original. They make the ideal present for that special person who was born in 1930 and has got everything.

So if you are struggling to find that perfect gift for someone born in 1930 then Make A Present of The Past with a 1930 Birthday Newspaper.

Oh, and if anyone know's of an orange Gin, please give me a shout as I'm intrigued to try it!