Biography

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Find out about the lives of artists, musicians, world leaders, writers, scientists, actors and many thousands of other individuals. This page links you to online sources and it also guides you to what is in the library. Not a member? Why not join the library now!

Online

As a library member you can access a range of e-resources by logging in with your library card number and PIN.

Oxford Reference Online and Credo Reference - find concise biographical information on individuals associated with many subjects, such as music, theatre, politics, science and more. Among the books in Credo Reference are 'Chambers Biographical Dictionary' and 'Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage'
There is a selection of Biography web sites, on WebLinks, providing details of thousands of people, past and present
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography - expert articles on deceased people from all walks of life who had an impact on British history worldwide
Encyclopaedia Britannica - offers access to biographical articles, images and web links
Newspaper e-resources - find recent and historical biographical articles within our extensive range of newspapers.

In the Library

Oxford Dictionary of National Biography - The 60-volume biography is also available as part of our e-resources
Who's Who- an annual publication of over 32,000 short biographies of living noteworthy and influential individuals, from all walks of life, worldwide.
Who Was Who - The companion title contains entries for people after they have died.
Chambers Biographical Dictionary - over 17,500 biographies of people past and present, from all countries
You can also find many biographies of scientists, artists, designers, musicians, writers, actors and more. Search the Library Catalogue to discover what is at your local library

Page last updated: 18th November 2013