Plymouth Proprietary Library
Established 1810 - St Barnabas Terrace, Plymouth PL1 5NN - Tel: 01752 659907
Established 1810 - St Barnabas Terrace, Plymouth PL1 5NN - Tel: 01752 659907
The library contains over 18,000 works covering a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books. This includes fiction from the 'classics' to the present day and a room dedicated to biographies.
Three of our major strengths are detailed below.
The PPL has a vast array of local history resources including books, maps, journals and archives. These cover Cornwall and Devon, including Dartmoor and, in particular, Plymouth. Recent donations include works by Chris Robinson, and the very exclusive Spirit of Dartmoor Tin, the result of twenty years' work
If you have any local history queries, please feel free to email our volunteer Kevin Warley at: archives@theppl.org.uk
The Maritime collection in the main reading room contains books on the Royal Navy, famous naval officers, sailing and exploration, and includes journals and diaries. All books are available to be borrowed by members.
The PPL has a crime and thriller section tucked away within the library. It includes a 'classic crime corner' that features works by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and more. An ideal place to hide away ...