19th Century British Pamphlets Online

Consists of individual and significant collections of 19th century pamphlets, now held in UK universities and usually self-published by individuals, parties or pressure groups. They often present an alternative perspective on the key debates of their time, from Britain's relationship with America to the rights of women. Due to their small print runs, 19th century pamphlets are often difficult to locate and this resource provides free, easy access to this important form of publication.

The collections of pamphlets originally belonged to politicians or political families and reflect the wide interests of their collectors, with digitised collections including the National Liberal Club Pamphlets, Earl Grey Pamphlets, Knowsley Pamphlet Collection, LSE Library Pamphlet Collection, Hume Tracts, Foreign and Commonwealth Office Pamphlets and Cowen Tracts.

How can this collection be used in teaching, studying and research?

Anyone interested in the political, social and economic issues of the 19th century will find these pamphlets fascinating. The pamphlets cover the issues which fuelled political debate and social change and feature discussions of many notable figures, including Charles Babbage, W. E. Gladstone, Florence Nightingale and Karl Marx.