| Special Holdings: |
The Library's Special Collections are strong in materials relating to
the theatre, wind- and water-mills, local history, modern poetry and modern
first editions. Special Collections of rare books include: the John
Crowe Collection (English Literature), the Maddison Collection (history of
science), the Victorian and Edwardian Popular Theatre Collection, the Lloyd
George Collection (signed copies).
It's archival collections include the books and papers
of Hewlett Johnson (the "Red Dean") and the papers of Lord Weatherill, the
former Speaker of the House of Commons. For more information, please
see the
Special Collections
page.
The Library also provides a home for the British Cartoon Archive, which
holds original artwork by renowned cartoonists, such as "Giles", as well as
a collection of books on caricatures, cartoons and humour. It is a
registered museum dedicated to the history of British cartooning over the
last two hundred years.
The Library is designated a European Documentation Centre by the Commission
of the European Community. |
