Our research library holds hundreds of books and articles relating to the Brontës and the local history of the area. This secondary source material is an excellent place to further your research into the Brontës’ lives and times.

If you’d like to study primary source material related to the Brontës – the original items in our museum collection – the research library is also the place to go.

In both cases, please arrange a research visit via the option below.

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Research visits

Our library information, hours, and research visit enquiry form.

Organise a library appointment

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Picture library

Request permission to use one of our images.

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