What is Ephemera?
Ephemera is defined as an item that is designed to be ephemeral, with a set life span, usually an item that would be discarded after use such as a poster, programme, menu, pamphlet or other advertising material.
Ephemera is a useful social history resource as it offers insights into life and society that may not be captured elsewhere.
Our Ephemera Collection
Our Ephemera collection includes items from the 1880s to the present, from posters, sport and cultural programmes to fliers, pamphlets and advertising material.
As the collection is digitised it is available to view via our Heritage Collections online.
We are constantly adding new records and information, but if you can't find what you are interested in online yet, please complete the research form below and we can let you know what we have and make an appointment to view items at Central Library.
