Archives and special collections

Welcome to Kingston University's archives and special collections.

Our collections

We have archives and collections in the following areas:

Art, architecture and design
History, politics and international relations
Kingston University
Literature and publishing
Performing arts

Visiting the archives and special collections

Our archives and special collections are available to view in our reading room by appointment.

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FAQs about our archives and special collections

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About our archives and special collections

We hold thousands of archival documents and special collections books at Kingston University. Visitors from the academic community and members of the public are welcome to explore our collections.

Jerseys and a programme for Kingston Polytechnicâ€™s Rams Rugby Club

Cary Ellison, Look Back in Anger comments

Heneker, Half-a-Sixpence, Embassy Telegram

Photograph of Wartburg Castle, Germany, with the mount signed by 123 athletes and visitors to the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games from the Vane Ivanovic Library and Archive

Kingston University photos from the archives

Library and Learning Services

Contact us

Archives and Special Collections
Library and Learning Services
Kingston University
Penrhyn Road
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey KT1 2EE

Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 7054

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Archives and special collections