Local and family history

Plymouth Libraries have extensive collections relating to family and local history.

Among our resources are books, pamphlets, directories, newspapers, journals, maps and plans, prints, drawings and photographs, local government records, electoral registers, census returns and parish registers.

The History Room

Find out more about our collections and facilities for local history research.

Family history

How we can help with family history research whether you're a beginner or an experienced researcher.

History of Plymouth

A brief history of the city and information about all the other Plymouths in the world.

Naval history

Resources useful to those wishing to learn about or study in depth naval history.

Library Shop

Books, maps, postcards and CDs, published by us and for sale.