WESLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

LIBRARY

WESLEY CENTRE

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

WESTMINSTER INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION

HARCOURT HILL

OXFORD  

OX2 9AT

 

The Library has the second largest collection of Methodist books and related literature in Europe and the second largest collection of British Methodist books in the world.

 

The Library is housed in the Wesley Centre at Oxford Brookes University.

 

Librarian:               Mr John H Lenton MA. M Phil.

Librarian/Archivist: Dr Peter Forsaith

 

ü     Opening times: 9.00am – 4 30pm, but may be closed 1 – 2pm.

ü     Advance notice of visits is required.

ü     Reference collection available on open access shelves in the research room.

ü     Main collection of books and pamphlets relating to all aspects of Methodist history are located in a secure area and available for consultation by request.

ü     Catalogue available on: http://opac.brookes.ac.uk:8001/wes

No reader’s Ticket required, but researchers will be asked to complete a registration form and sign the visitors’ book

 

The Librarian welcomes offers of books or other material of Methodist historical interest.  Please send details beforehand, indicating whether unwanted duplicates may be disposed of appropriately.

 

http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/education/wco/library.html

email: wco.archives@brookes.ac.uk

Tel     01865 488319 or 01865 488377