From the archive

Mitchell Library

This is our place to showcase some of the best images and pictures from the Herald and Times photo archive.

Housed in the Mitchell Library, this historic archive is not open to the public however each week the Media Resources librarians -with expertise in sport, history, entertainment and more- will uncover hidden gems and make them available to view online.

Herald & Times images displayed are available for sale via our Photo Sales site. For more information call 0141 302 6210.

Herald & Times newspapers, dating back to 1783, are available to view on Microfilm on Level 2 of the Mitchell Library.  Access to current newspapers, in hard copy and online, is also available.

This is our place to showcase some of the best images and pictures from the Herald and Times photo archive.

Housed in the Mitchell Library, this historic archive is not open to the public however each week the Media Resources librarians -with expertise in sport, history, entertainment and more- will uncover hidden gems and make them available to view online.

Herald & Times images displayed are available for sale via our Photo Sales site. For more information call 0141 302 6210.

Herald & Times newspapers, dating back to 1783, are available to view on Microfilm on Level 2 of the Mitchell Library.  Access to current newspapers, in hard copy and online, is also available.

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