Welcome to Shakespeare's Globe Archive Catalogue

The living record of your memory (Sonnet 55)

PLEASE NOTE: The Library & Archive will be closed to researchers from 11 August 2025. Our collections will become available again later in the year in our new Research and Collections Centre. Contact us for further information.

Our online catalogue contains descriptions of the archives in our collections.

A small number of catalogue records also contain access to digital copies of records. Read more about our Collections

We are open to everyone by appointment. See our opening times and book an appointment

CONTENT WARNING: Our collections cover periods of history characterised by racist, sexist, classist and ableist attitudes and practices, which we recognise as harmful. Some of our records may include discriminatory language or refer to outdated beliefs. We retain this material as evidence of historical attitudes, not endorsement.

We actively review and update our catalogue. We are working to update records containing harmful or discriminatory content with appropriate context and warnings. These warnings will specify the nature and location of concerning material, allowing individuals to avoid it if they choose.

We welcome any feedback on our cataloguing practices. Please email us at library@shakespearesglobe.com with any concerns, comments or to flag any records you feel should be reviewed.