Special Collections
The Library has extensive collections of rare books, manuscripts, historical photographs, engraved portrait prints and personal archives.
These can be consulted by appointment in our Kirby and West Special Collections Reading Room.
The University Archives, relating to the history of the University of Leicester, can also be viewed in the Kirby and West Special Collections Reading Room.
Explore the collections A-Z or browse the collections by theme. Our rare book collection can be searched by visit Library Search and filtering search results for Special Collections.
Explore our collections
Archives Catalogue
Search our Archives Catalogue, including the papers of Joe Orton and Sue Townsend, and the University of Leicester Archives |
Special Collections OnlineDiscover our digital collections via Special Collections Online, including historical trade directories and the history of Leicestershire |
Online ExhibitionsBrowse our Online Exhibitions, showcasing stories from our collections |
Collections by theme
Explore our collections by theme |
