Welcome to Little Borstal Press

Who we are

We’re a brand new, small scale, hybrid, independent publishing imprint, based in Medway, in the South East of England.

We’re starting with “print on demand”, in order to help reduce our costs and environmental impact.


“If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.”

– J.K. Rowling CH OBE FRSL

TREES ARE GOOD

We like trees. That’s why we’ll plant one for every order placed directly with us.

THINKING OF WRITING?

If you’ve got a story or book in mind, we might be able to help you bring it to market.

You can see if we are accepting submissions by clicking the ‘Submissions’ link at the top of the page.

NOW AVAILABLE

BORSTAL: A History of Rochester Prison

The word Borstal is synonymous with the treatment of young criminals, but do you know where it originates?  A prison, built at the top of a hill above the River Medway, which took its name from the local village.

Thoroughly researched and illustrated throughout, take a trip back in time and learn about the changes in British justice systems, and a prison which celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2024.

We plant a tree for every sale made directly through us. Why not help us out?