Special Collections

Special Collections

Special Collections is home to a varied range of unique & distinctive archive and book collections. It is used in the research, learning and teaching of Brunel staff, undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as by external students, researchers and members of the public.

Using our collections

Our collections are available to a wide variety of users. Find out more about accessing our materials

Collections

Our archives cover an extensive range of topics from autobiography to the Channel Tunnel, through to poetry and transport history

Teaching and learning

Special Collections materials can support teaching and learning in the university. Our activities include workshops, talks and displays

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Events and displays

Special Collections beyond Brunel

Support Us

Find out more about donating to our collection and volunteering opportunities

Request copies

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“Thank you for an inspiring workshop… Great Special Collections there”

- Creative Writing workshop attendee

“It’s a way of getting to know him through his own words even though he’s long gone. What a privilege to be able to read his memories long forgotten to the world.”

-Family history researcher