Archive and manuscript collections

Searching a collection

We have arranged our collections into the following categories, which are then listed in alphabetical order. 

The entry for each collection includes a finding number. The majority of these finding numbers are highlighted and by clicking on these, you will gain access to the online archives catalogue collection description for each of these collections.

These sections will be regularly updated with additions of new collections and with links to new catalogues. 

Our collections

Our most significant collections of archives and manuscripts include:

New and withdrawn items 

If you would like to access specific items in our collections, please ensure that you check our new and withdrawn items listings to avoid disappointment.