Sports: Archives and Book Collections

Collections relating to University and national sporting bodies, and the history of physical education.

Photograph of Majorie Pollard

Cricket for Women and Girls (1934)

The University Archives contain records of sports clubs and teams such as the University of Liverpool's Athletics Club (Athletic Union).

The Children's Book collections contain nearly 700 19th-20th century volumes on the history of physical education, gymnastics and other sports from Archery to Yachting. Many are illustrated with contemporary photographs.

See Sports archives and books in Highlights gallery

Finding and using

See items in Highlights gallery

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 4.45pm

Appointments must be made at least one day in advance.

SC&A contacts

email: scastaff@liv.ac.uk
tel: (0151) 794 2696
Find SC&A staff