History Collections
Find out more about history collections and History Day

History Collections

Find out more about history collections and History Day

Bromley House Library

www.bromleyhouse.org

Bromley House Library, founded in 1816, is a flourishing independent lending library situated in the centre of Nottingham and is one of the few remaining subscription libraries in the country. The building houses nearly 50,000 books and has a tranquil and relaxed atmosphere. In addition to the many fine reading rooms spread over three floors of a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, there is a beautiful walled garden, which is one of only two remaining in the city centre.

History Day contributions

  • Live session: Discover the secrets of Nottingham’s hidden library! Founded in 1816 as Nottingham Subscription Library, the organisation moved 5 years later to Bromley House, where we are still based today. Join Anja Thompson-Rohde, the Librarian for Special Collections and Conservation, as she introduces this hidden gem and shows a few of the more unusual and beautiful books from our 200 years of collecting. Separate sign up required – Book here
  • Video: Find out how a genteel Georgian town house in Nottingham became a fascinating and quirky library. Watch YouTube video: