Abbot Collection
A small but significant library collected by Father Thomas Abbot, (1820 -
Leslie Brookes Collection
An important collection of books on the Catholic heritage of England, including
many parish histories.
Diocese of Shrewsbury Collection
The collection includes the important library of 19th century and earlier titles built up
by Bishop Moriarty, on permanent loan.
Irish Studies Collection
A major collection relating to Irish history, topography and culture developed over
many years by Canon Robbie Canavan. The collection is held on permanent loan.
Loughlin Collection
The collection consists of books, pamphlets and other items by and about
G. K. Chesterton and Hilaire Belloc built up by Frank Loughlin.
Newman Collection
An outstanding collection of books and pamphlets by and about John Henry Newman.
Catholic Truth Society
The Library has a collection of over 3,000 different titles and editions of Catholic
Truth Society pamphlets and other publications from the 19th century to the
present day.
Accompanying the C.T.S. collection is a significant collection of pamphlets issued
by the Catholic Truth Society of Ireland and the Irish Messenger.
Thomas Arkwright Collection
An extensive library of books on Catholic history built up over 35 years by the late Tom Arkwright, a Lancashire man and himself a local historian. The collection is particularly strong on recusancy and the period of the Reformation.