Archives and Special Collections

The Cambridge Room has over 200 collections and nearly 2,700 books, spanning the 17th to 21st Centuries, featuring the history of Cambridge. Most of the collections focus on the political and social history of the City and are particularly strong in the mid-20th Century to the present. The reading room on the second floor of the Main library allows for researchers to comfortably work or browse our extensive collection of books on Cambridge history. The space also includes ample secure storage for collections and rare books.