# Times Media > British publisher (1966-) **Wikidata**: [Q102279854](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q102279854) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Times_Newspapers_Ltd) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/times-media ## Summary Times Media is a British publisher, established on December 22, 1966, and currently operates under the official name Times Media Limited. It is known for publishing significant newspapers such as The Times and The Sunday Times, and is a subsidiary of News UK. ## Key Facts - **Inception Date**: December 22, 1966 (most precise value). - **Current Official Name**: Times Media Limited (effective November 22, 2022). - **Former Official Name**: Times Newspapers Limited (from December 22, 1966, until November 22, 2022). - **Aliases**: Times Newspapers Ltd, Times Newspapers Limited, Times Newspapers, Times Media Ltd, Times Media Limited. - **Country of Origin**: United Kingdom. - **Founder**: Roy Thomson. - **Parent Organization**: News UK (since February 13, 1981); previously The Thomson Corporation (from 1967 to February 2000). - **Notable Works**: The Times, The Sunday Times. - **Field of Work**: Newspaper industry. - **Classification**: Publishing house, organization. - **ISNI**: 0000000121069291 (preferred), 0000000404273778. - **GND ID**: 10147025-3. - **VIAF ID**: 124171720. - **NUKAT ID**: n2009032720. - **Bibsys ID**: 90546993. - **Freebase ID**: /m/09mcc9n. - **LinkedIn ID**: times-newspapers-limited. - **OpenCorporates ID**: gb/00894646. - **Companies House Company ID**: 00894646. - **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n81028077. - **National Library of Ireland ID**: vtls000059777, vtls000309235. - **National Library of Portugal ID**: 534464. - **National Library of Lithuania ID**: LNB:tIO;=Bi. - **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007580959505171. - **Libraries Australia ID**: 35550484. - **Canadiana Name Authority ID**: ncf10190555. - **Bloomberg Company ID**: 2343939Z:LN (with name 'Times Newspapers Ltd'). - **Wikipedia Title**: Times Newspapers Ltd. - **Sitelink Count**: 1 (on Wikipedia). ## FAQs **What is Times Media and what does it publish?** Times Media is a British publishing organization that was established in 1966. It is primarily known for publishing prominent newspapers such as The Times and The Sunday Times, operating within the newspaper industry. **When was Times Media founded and what was its original name?** Times Media was founded on December 22, 1966. Its original official name was Times Newspapers Limited, which it held until November 22, 2022, when it became Times Media Limited. **Who owns Times Media?** Times Media is currently owned by News UK, which acquired it on February 13, 1981. Prior to this, from 1967, it was owned by The Thomson Corporation. **Who founded Times Media?** Times Media was founded by Roy Thomson. He established the company in 1966, laying the groundwork for its future operations in the British newspaper industry. **Where is Times Media located?** Times Media is a British publisher, indicating its primary operational base and origin are within the United Kingdom. It is registered with a Companies House Company ID in the UK. **What are some of the other names Times Media has been known by?** In addition to its current official name, Times Media Limited, and its former official name, Times Newspapers Limited, the entity has also been known by aliases such as Times Newspapers Ltd, Times Newspapers, and Times Media Ltd. ## Why It Matters Times Media plays a significant role in the British media landscape as a long-standing publisher of influential national newspapers. Its history, dating back to 1966, reflects key periods in the evolution of the publishing industry, including changes in ownership from The Thomson Corporation to News UK. By producing titles like The Times and The Sunday Times, it contributes to public discourse, information dissemination, and the cultural fabric of the United Kingdom, making it a notable entity in journalism and media. ## Notable For - Being a prominent British publisher with a history spanning over five decades. - Its role in publishing two of the United Kingdom's most well-known newspapers, The Times and The Sunday Times. - Its evolution through significant corporate ownership changes, from being founded by Roy Thomson to being part of The Thomson Corporation and then News UK. - Its classification as a publishing house operating within the newspaper industry. - Its extensive digital footprint and presence across various international library and authority databases. ## Body ### History and Naming Times Media was established on December 22, 1966, though some sources also indicate an inception in 1967. It was founded by Roy Thomson. The entity was initially known officially as Times Newspapers Limited, a name it held from its inception until November 22, 2022. On this date, its official name changed to Times Media Limited. The entity is also known by various aliases, including Times Newspapers Ltd, Times Newspapers, and Times Media Ltd. It is distinct from another entity also named Times Media Limited. ### Classification and Industry Times Media is classified as a publishing house and an organization. Its primary field of work is the newspaper industry, reflecting its core business of producing and distributing newspapers. As a publishing house, it aligns with the broader definition of an organization that prints and distributes pressed goods or electronic media. ### Ownership and Structure The ownership of Times Media has evolved over its history. From 1967, it was part of The Thomson Corporation. This ownership continued until February 2000. On February 13, 1981, it became a subsidiary of News UK, which remains its parent organization. The company follows the lineage of Times Publishing Co. Ltd. ### Key Publications Times Media is responsible for publishing significant newspapers. Its notable works include "The Times" and "The Sunday Times." These publications are central to its operations within the newspaper industry. ### Geographic Origin Times Media is a British publisher, originating from and primarily operating within the United Kingdom. Its country of origin is the United Kingdom, an island country in north-west Europe. ### Identifiers and Digital Presence Times Media is extensively cataloged across various international databases and digital platforms. It holds an ISNI (International Standard Name Identifier) with a preferred value of 0000000121069291, and another value of 0000000404273778. Its GND ID (Gemeinsame Normdatei) is 10147025-3, and its VIAF ID (Virtual International Authority File) is 124171720. Further identifiers include: - **NUKAT ID**: n2009032720 - **Bibsys ID**: 90546993 - **Freebase ID**: /m/09mcc9n - **LinkedIn ID**: times-newspapers-limited - **RERO ID (legacy)**: A013943848 - **OpenCorporates ID**: gb/00894646 - **Goodreads Author ID**: 20767327 - **Bloomberg Company ID**: 2343939Z:LN, specifically identified as 'Times Newspapers Ltd' - **Libraries Australia ID**: 35550484 - **Kalliope Verbund (GND) ID**: 10147025-3 - **Companies House Company ID**: 00894646 - **Canadiana Name Authority ID**: ncf10190555 - **National Library of Ireland ID**: vtls000059777, vtls000309235 - **National Library of Portugal ID**: 534464 - **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n81028077 - **National Library of Lithuania ID**: LNB:tIO;=Bi - **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007580959505171 The entity has a Wikipedia presence under the title "Times Newspapers Ltd" and has one sitelink on Wikipedia. It is described at the URLs `https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Times-Newspapers-Ltd_tbl2_330862905` and `https://www.news.co.uk/latest-news/times-newspapers-limited-becomes-times-media/`. ## References 1. Companies House 2. [Times Media](https://www.thetimes.com/static/about-us/) 3. [Source](https://pm20.zbw.eu/folder/co/0709xx/070965/about) 4. Virtual International Authority File 5. [Times Newspapers Limited becomes Times Media. News UK. 2022](https://www.news.co.uk/latest-news/times-newspapers-limited-becomes-times-media/)