Our collections are at the heart of what we do. Find out what we have by searching online or visiting our library. If you’re interested in exploring and researching our collections, we’re here to support you.

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Proquest’s version of Early English Books Online (EEBO) features page images of almost every work printed in the British Isles and North America from 1470-1700, as well as works in English printed elsewhere during that period.

Where to get help Our staff at the Admissions Desk, just outside the library gates on level 2, can give you general information about the library and advise you on whether a day-visitor pass or library membership is best for your needs.

Search Wellcome Collection's images, catalogue, stories and events to explore perspectives on health and human experiences.

Online collections. Thousands of items from our collections have been digitised, and copies are freely accessible online. Our digital collections cover a wide variety of topics, and are particularly strong in the areas of mental health, sex and sexual …

Do I need library membership? Anyone over the age of 18 can visit the library and use the materials on the shelves. You only have to join the library if you need to order materials from the library stores or use our online subscription resources. It’s best to email us if you're planning to ...

Our collections are built on collections assembled by Wellcome’s founder, Sir Henry Wellcome. In the early 20th century he founded a private historical medical museum, which, in common with others of the time, followed a racist, sexist and ableist system of cultural hierarchies.

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How can I see archives at Wellcome? The majority of our archive collections are in the library stores and must be requested through the library catalogue. You can filter your search results from the catalogue to ‘Archives and Manuscripts’ as the format.