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Digital primary sources

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You have access to a wide range of online newspapers. A very handy overview of our newspaper content provides access to individual resources. See the list below for details of selected titles.

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These resources are excellent for finding authoritative definitions of words and prhrases, and for researching the lives and contexts of writers and historical figures. 

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Via these resources you have access to millions of freeview TV and radio programmes, newsreels and screened performances of threatrical works. 

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These resources provide access to images of artworks, architecture, sculpture and related art forms.

Printed primary sources

Search for primary sources among the Library's collections of printed editions of literary works, letters, diaries and facsimiles.

Locations of printed collections

Special Collections

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The University's Special Collections encompass a wide range of material from different time periods and on numerous subjects.

Some material can be viewed online and you can consult physical items by appointment in the Special Collections Reading Room on the first floor of the Arts and Social Sciences Library.

Finding and using archives in the UK

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Our Introduction to finding and using archives in the UK guide provides further information about using UK archives for your research.