The Courtney Library

The Courtney Library

The Library houses around 150,000 items (i.e. printed and manuscript sources, photographs, engravings, ephemera etc) including:

  • A core collection of printed books and periodicals covering the history of Cornwall from the prehistoric to modern period

  • Substantial collections of archives of Cornish families

  • Important collections of Cornish historic photographs from mid-19th century

  • Original files and microfilmed copies of local and regional newspapers

  • General reference books and periodicals including fine art, archaeology, history and subjects relating to the collections in the RIC’s Royal Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery

  • Our extensive reference collections are always available on site

Opening Hours

Please note that from 1 May 2009 the Library will be closed to all visitors on Thursdays to facilitate conservation of the collection.

Monday - Wednesday & Friday: 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm

Saturday: 10am - 1pm

Thursday & Sunday: Closed.

 

Telephone: 01872 242786

E-mail: (research/information)
The Courtney Library