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These online databases are related to this subject - please note you will need to join the library to use these resources for free:

If you are a member of the public, your local library should be your first port of call as it holds a wide range of resources for the general reader. Check the public library catalogue here.

The library collections listed below have more indepth collections related to this subject:

Type Library name Collections
Public Westminster Reference Library Art and Design Collection
Public Bexley Central Library William Morris Collection
Academic Trent Park Library Trent Park Library Collection
Academic Goldsmiths College Library Goldsmiths College Library Collection
Academic Royal College of Art Library Royal College of Art Library Collection
Academic Harrow Learning Resources Centre Harrow Library Collection
Academic Knights Park Learning Resources Centre Knights Park Library Collection
Academic London College of Communication Library London College of Communication Library Collection
Academic London College of Fashion Library London College of Fashion Library Collection
Academic Commercial Road Library Commercial Road Library Collection
Academic Holloway Road Learning Centre Holloway Road Library Collection
Academic Cat Hill Campus Library Cat Hill Campus Library Collection
Academic Docklands Campus Library and Learning Centre Docklands Campus Library Collection
Specialist National Art Library Victoria and Albert Museum National Art Library Collection
Academic St Peter's House Library St. Peter\'s House Library Collection
Academic Farnham Campus Library Farnham Campus Library Collection
Academic Epsom Campus Library Epsom Campus Library Collection
Academic Canterbury Campus Library Canterbury Campus Library Collection
Academic Maidstone Campus Library Maidstone Campus Library Collection
Academic Rochester Campus Library Rochester Campus Library Collection
Academic University of the Arts London, Wimbledon College of Art Wimbledon College of Art Library Collection
Academic University of Bedfordshire, Park Square Learning Resources Centre, Luton Park Square Learning Resources Centre Luton Library Collection

 

How can I use these libraries?

Public library collections Public libraries are free and open to everyone but please telephone to book a computer or if you wish to consult particular archival materials
Specialist collections Some of these collections are part of the Inspire London scheme (please ask at your local library). Otherwise please contact the library in advance of a visit to avoid disappointment.
Academic/university and collections To have access to these collections, please ask at your local library about the Inspire London scheme.

If you are a registered student, researcher or academic, please refer to SCONUL access.