Notice of Results

25 September 2002

WH SMITH PLC

Preliminary Results Announcement Date

WH Smith PLC will be announcing preliminary results for the year ended 31
August 2002 on Thursday 17 October 2002. The Company will be holding a
presentation for analysts that day at ABN AMRO, 250 Bishopsgate, London, EC2 at
8:45 am.

Enquiries:

WH Smith PLC

Paul Anderson, Investor Relations                                 020 7514 9674
                                                                               
Louise Evans, Media Relations                                     020 7514 9624

Brunswick

Katya Reynier                                                     020 7404 5959