Private company

T. & A. D. Poyser

British publisher

T. & A. D. Poyser began as a British publisher, founded by Trevor and Anna Poyser in 1973, to specialise in ornithology books. It was located in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, and later in Calton, Staffordshire.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

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  • HeadquartersCalton1

T. & A. D. Poyser began as a British publisher, founded by Trevor and Anna Poyser in 1973, to specialise in ornithology books. It was located in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, and later in Calton, Staffordshire.2

The story

Founded by Anna Poyser and Trevor Poyser in 1973.1

Leadership

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

Former owners and parents

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Timeline

  1. Jun 2002Acquired Acquired by A & C Black1
  2. Jan 1990Acquired Acquired by Academic Press1
  3. 1973Acquired Acquired by Anna Poyser1
  4. 1973Acquired Acquired by Trevor Poyser1
  5. 1973Founded Founded1

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