Bookshop.co.uk sells books, stationery, magazines and more
Bookshop.co.uk is the online retail presence of WHSmith, one of the UK's best-known high street retailers, selling books, stationery, newspapers, magazines, and entertainment products. It serves general consumers across the UK, complementing a physical network of over 500 high street stores and more than 120 travel locations at airports, train stations, and motorway services. WHSmith positions itself as a bookseller, stationer, and newsagent with both in-store and 24-hour online availability.
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Authority
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Safety
84/100
Registered
Jun 28, 1996
30 years old · CSC Corporate Domains, Inc
1 of 2 safety checks passed (Sep 10, 2026).
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Domain registered Jun 28, 1996 — 30 years old.
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Registrar today: CSC Corporate Domains, Inc — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Jul 24, 2026).
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Safety evidence
No valid HTTPS today
Missing DMARC (mild)
Site history
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