*The Library has access to The Cecil Papers until 31st July 2024 as part of ProQuest Access 350.*

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This fascinating archive offers you crucial insights into the events of one of the most dynamic periods of history.

The Cecil Papers cover the period 1520-1668 and are a privately held archive of around 30,000 16th and 17th century manuscripts. In the main, these consist of the correspondence of William Cecil, Lord Burghley (1520-1598) and his son Robert, the 1st Earl of Salisbury (1563-1612). Continue reading →