Preserving the history of print advertising for future generations
Our Archive is a collection of print advertising covering industries such as motoring, aviation, cycling, lifestyle, fashion and textiles.
We hold over 100,000 items in our collection, dating from the 18th century to present day.
Our aim is to preserve, and to make available for academic research, print advertising of any products, in any language, and from any period.
About the Archive
The Archive exists due to the dedication of Richard Roberts, who has diligently curated the collection for over 20 years.
Visit Us
Click below to find out how to visit and access the Archive. Here you will find our address, map and handy tips for travelling by car, public transport and cycling.
Explore the Collection
We hold over 100,000 items in our collections. On this page you will find a summary of complete collections and features of our researchers favourites.
Donate to the archive
As a charity we receive no guaranteed funding or assistance so are completely reliant on the kindness and generosity of people like you. If you think our work is important, you can make a real difference by supporting us financially. We welcome one-off or regular contributions and are grateful for any help towards our goal of preserving the history of advertising.
Buy an advert
Did you know we sell duplicates?
We’ve got a vast amount of duplicate adverts that we’re sharing for sale on our eBay page. All funds from the sale of these wonderful original pieces go back into the archive to support our long-term preservation goals
Latest Blogs
Richard’s update from the archive