Online Collections

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Locating resources in our Local History collection can be done in a number of ways. As well as visiting our Reading Room, you can access a range of online resources to help you locate books, heritage publications, maps and plans, reports, newspaper articles, digitised books and images. Using our specialised databases you can search for material held by the Library as well as other local cultural institutions.

Newcastle Morning Herald Index 1942 - 1984

Newcastle Morning Herald Index 1942 - 1984

The index provides subject access to articles of local significance appearing in the Newcastle Morning Herald from 1944 to 1984.
The Newcastle 1989 Earthquake

The Newcastle 1989 Earthquake

The Newcastle Earthquake Database is a valuable resource which records the events, the response, and the city's renewal following the 1989 earthquake.
Hunter PhotoBank

Hunter PhotoBank

The Hunter PhotoBank is Newcastle Libraries's digital image database. It contains historical and contemporary images of Newcastle and the Hunter dating from the 19th century.
Hunter Place Names Index

Hunter Place Names Index

Discover interesting information about the naming of historical locations in Newcastle and the Hunter. Search for your street or your suburb.
Newcastle Collections Online

Newcastle Collections Online

This database provides access to a range of digitised materials from the City of Newcastle's collection: historic maps and plans, documents, and digitised books.
Online Resources

Online Resources

There is an ever increasing number of resources available online, here we have selected some of our favourite authoritative online sources of information to assist in your research.
Digitised Items from Our Collection

Digitised Items from Our Collection

We have digitised a number of books from our Local Studies collection which are now available in full online.
Links to Heritage Reports

Links to Heritage Reports

The Newcastle City Wide Heritage Study and other key heritage publications, as well as information about heritage walks, conservation areas and local heritage places can be found on the City of Newcastle website.