Subject themes
The vast holdings of Special Collections cover wide-ranging subjects across hundreds of thousands of irreplaceable manuscripts and archives and nearly 200,000 rare books. The subject strengths below feature most heavily among the material held.
Other ways to search Special Collections
We are continually working to improve access to information on our holdings, and many collections await cataloguing. If you cannot find information on your subject, contact us.
English Literature
An introduction to the English literature collections held in Special Collections at Leeds University Library.
Fine Art and History of Art
An overview of the fine art and history of art related collections held in Special Collections at the University of Leeds.
Geography and Travel
An introduction to geography collections and atlases held in Special Collections at Leeds University Library.
Politics and Social History
An overview of collections relating to politics and social history held in Special Collections at Leeds University Library.
Religion and theology
An overview of the items related to religions and theology held in Special Collections at Leeds University Library.
Theatre and Performance
An overview of the research potential of theatre and performance archives held at Special Collections at Leeds University Library.
