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Boydell & Brewer

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British publisher

Boydell & Brewer is an independent academic press based in Martlesham, Suffolk, England, that specializes in publishing humanities and social science research. The company is especially strong in Medieval studies, publishing more than 50 monograph series on topics from the history of warfare to Arthurian romances. They partner with departments at the University of York and Durham University on dedicated medieval studies series.2 It was founded by Richard Barber.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1978Founded1

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Boydell & Brewer is an independent academic press based in Martlesham, Suffolk, England, that specializes in publishing humanities and social science research.2

Corporate structure

Boydell & Brewer sits at the top of its group. 4 entities, 2 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Boydell & Brewer Woodbridge
    • Camden House Publishing Subsidiary
    • Boydell Press Subsidiary · United Kingdom
    • D. S. Brewer Subsidiary · United Kingdom

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Richard Barber in 1978, in Woodbridge.1

Leadership

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

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Timeline

  1. 1978Founded Founded in Woodbridge1

Sources

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