Private company

Ernest Benn Ltd.

British publishing house

Ernest Benn Limited was a British publishing house.2 It was founded by Sir John Benn, 1st Baronet.1 It ceased to exist in 1987.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1880Founded1
  • HeadquartersLondon1
  • Founded inLondon1

Ernest Benn Limited was a British publishing house.2

The story

Founded by Sir John Benn, 1st Baronet in 1880, in London.1

Ernest Benn Ltd, along with Benn Brothers plc and the other members of the Benn Group of Companies, was taken over by the Extel Group in June 1983. Extel was taken over by United Newspapers in 1987.

From Wikipedia’s article on Ernest Benn Limited, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Leadership

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Former names

  • Benn Brothers Ltd.1880 to 19231

Timeline

  1. 1987Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1923Renamed Name changed to Ernest Benn Limited1
  3. 1880Founded Founded in London1

Sources

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