Rare books guide

The Cadbury Research Library houses over 250,000 printed and rare books dating from 1471 to the present day.

Our collections cover a vast range of subjects including the sciences, humanities, fine arts, music, travel, and history. We also hold significant volumes of fiction, plays, and poetry, with a particular strength in those dating between the 16th century and the 20th century.

Search our book catalogue FindIt@Bham for details of the books the Cadbury Research Library holds.