Our Collections
University of Cumbria Heritage Archives
Records relating to the University of Cumbria’s formation and activities, as well as the activities of legacy institutions including S. Martin’s College, Charlotte Mason College and Cumbria Institute of the Arts.
Key subject areas include: history of education; local history
Francis Carr Papers
Papers relating to all aspects of the work of artist Francis Carr (1919-2013), 1930s to 2000s. Carr founded the Landscape and Arts Network in 1993, with the aim of bringing together landscape architects, architects, artists, educationalists and ecologists in collaboration on environmental projects.
Key subject areas include: art, architecture, environment
Artworks
The University Art Collection contains works by artists including Barbara Hepworth, John Bratby, Shawn Williamson, Paul Mount, Norman Adams, and Fred. Yates.
Key subject areas include: late 19th – 20th century visual art
Rawnsley Collection
Printed books and journals from the late 19th and early 20th century, donated by Willingham F. Rawnsley (1845?-1927), elder brother of Canon Hardwicke Drummond Rawnsley.
Key subject areas include: English literature, Greek drama, history
Scouting Collection
An extensive collection of printed books and journals relating to all aspects of the Scouting and Guiding Movement throughout the 20th century, donated by Kenneth Caton Jackson.
Key subject areas include: outdoor education, social history, gender studies
Rare Books
The collection comprises early editions of a range of books, and journals including The Studio: An Illustrated Magazine of Fine and Applied Art (1893-1949) and The Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society (1840-1889).
In addition, we house the library of the Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society. Click here to find out more about the collection and request procedures.