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Discover the past, own the present, with a membership to HistoryExtra Magazine and full access to the HistoryExtra app and website. Get Britain's best-selling history magazine, packed with expert insight, groundbreaking research, and fascinating stories from top historians. Enjoy ad-free podcasts and video, exclusive content and more, with the HistoryExtra app.
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Our membership packages
Print, App and Podcast membership – Best value!
- Ad-free listening to our acclaimed podcast via the App
- Priority access to the HistoryExtra Academy
- Access to HistoryExtra.com exclusive membership area
- A monthly magazine delivered to your door and access to our HistoryExtra App
- Monthly email with sneak peeks, offers & treats
- Discounts to events and British Newspaper Archive subscriptions
App and Podcast membership
- Full membership access on our website
- Full app access including History Extra Academy
- Ad-free listening to our podcasts
- Exclusive treats and offers like signed books and discounted events
Whichever membership package you choose, you'll unlock exclusive insights, expert storytelling, and fascinating history.
What our members think
"I didn’t realise how fascinating history could be — if only school had been like this."
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"Excellent articles that any history lover will enjoy."
- David
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"Brilliant magazine. I often find articles that open my eyes to parts of history I’d never considered."
- Paul
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"Each issue teaches me something new — with incredible photos and fresh perspectives."
- Jamie
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Questions?
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When will I receive my copies?
Once you complete the payment form you should receive your first copy within 4 to 6 weeks. Between now and then you will also receive emails with details about your subscription.
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How do I access the HistoryExtra App?
Print subscribers get free access to the app. Simply...
- Visit the App Store on iOS or Google Play for Android
- Choose the HistoryExtra app and download it
- Create an account with your email and a secure password
- Enter your subscriber number, this can be found on your confirmation email or the envelope of your print magazine each month.
- Then sit back and enjoy!
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How do I manage my membership?
You are able to pause your subscription, change your delivery address and renew your membership online. To do this, create an account or log into the 'my account' area by clicking in the top right of this page.
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How do I cancel a membership?
Although we hope you love receiving an HistoryExtra subscription, you have the option to cancel your auto-renewal at anytime. Please log in, go to the 'My account' area and select cancel subscription under 'Subscriptions'. Please note, you will only receive a refund if you cancel within your 14-day cooling off period. For our full cancellation terms, please visit Terms & Conditions.
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I’ve already subscribed to the magazine. How do I access my subscription details and HistoryExtra online?
Subscriptions are no longer managed on buysubscriptions.com. Your existing subscription remains active and secure.
To manage your subscription online and access HistoryExtra, you will need to register an account directly on the HistoryExtra website and link your subscription. Once registered, log in to the My HistoryExtra area, select Link Subscription, and follow the instructions.
You will need your subscriber number to link your subscription. This can be found on your magazine mailing envelope if you are a print subscriber, or in your welcome email, order confirmation, renewal notice, invoice, or gift receipt. If you cannot find it, customer services can help.
Please note that subscription history from buysubscriptions.com cannot be viewed in the new system. Going forward, your billing and subscription details will be available in your new account. If you need past information, you can request this from customer services.
If you experience any issues at any stage, please contact the customer services team via the Contact Us page for further support.
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