 Main Collection |
 Current Periodicals |
 Spoken Word |
 Jazz CDs |
 Folk CDs |
 Classical CDs |
 DVD |
 Videos |
 Sheet Music on CD-ROM |
Books
We are preserving and enhancing one of the finest independent collections in the country, adding at least 1000 books each year to our 150,000 total. You will find important historical collections that cover every field of interest alongside the best in current fiction and fact.
Check the catalogue for a specific book, or just to get an idea of what’s available.
Music
The Lit & Phil has the most extensive collection of music and related material in the North. The printed music includes the complete works of Bach, Beethoven, Berlioz, Handel, Mozart and Purcell. In total the library holds over 5,000 volumes of music and books about music. The recorded music collection has over 12,000 items in stock, and specialises in the classical repertoire, there is also a strong jazz collection. Collections of Spoken Word, Folk and DVDs are also being developed.
Periodicals and Newspapers
Every day that we’re open, we take the Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Guardian and the Journal.
We have a wide selection of magazines and periodicals available for members to borrow. These include general interest magazines, literary and political weeklies and numerous academic journals.
Members may also consult our vast collection of journals dating back to the 18th century. We also hold significant runs of modern magazines such as the New Scientist and National Geographic. The majority of the magazines currently bought by the Library will be incorporated into our permanent collection for the benefit of future members. Please consult our catalogues or consult a member of staff for more information.
Wesley Historical Society
Wesley Historical Society |
Books belonging to the North East Branch of the Wesley Historical Society, deposited at the Library of the Newcastle Literary and Philosophical Society
For further details contact Geoffrey Fisher at 11, The Briary, Shotley Bridge, Co. Durham, DH8 0QX
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