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Learning and research
From historical archives to reference tools, discover learning and research resources at Shortlands Library.
Newspaper records
Discover digital newspaper archives from major publications including The Times and the Financial Times.
Ancestry tools
Dive into the past and trace your family tree using free ancestry tools such as Find My Past and Who’s Who and Who Was Who.
Oxford reference resources
Access a range of reference tools online including Oxford Dictionaries and Oxford Bibliographies.
Britannica online
As a library member, you can access the adult, junior or student edition of Britannica Online for free.
Explore more facilities and services in Bromley
Find out about more facilities and services on offer at Shortlands Library and within Bromley.
