Blocklisting Six Monthly Return

Name of applicant:

Bloombury Publishing Plc

Name of scheme:

1994 Unapproved Executive Share Option Scheme

Period of return:

From:

18/11/2008

To:

31/12/2008

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

790,301 Ordinary Shares of 1.25p each

Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

0

Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

0

Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

790,073 Ordinary Shares of 1.25p each

Name of contact:

Ian Portal Company Secretary

Telephone number of contact:

020 7440 2468