The Sparrows' Nest Library and Archive
Holding tens of thousands of books, journals, pamphlets, zines, leaflets, posters and other archival materials, we focus on the history of anarchist groups and individuals in the UK and beyond, as well as on the history of other social movements, protests and radicalism in Nottingham & Notts and the wider regions of East Midlands & South Yorkshire. Browse our online catalogue, download digital copies and come and visit us!
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Welcome to The Sparrows' Nest, Nottingham

The first London Anarchist Bookfair

We recently had a request from the London Anarchist Bookfair to solve a mystery concerning when the first such event took place and where it was held. Long-term memories varied and the Bookfair collective were presented with various accounts, so they sought hard evidence from our newly acquired Freedom archive.

Read more: The first London Anarchist Bookfair

Freedom Newspaper Collection at the Nest

The Freedom Newspaper Archive

Freedom newspaper was founded in 1886 by Peter Kropotkin and his circle. It became one of the most important publications internationally. Its earliest editor was Charlotte M. Wilson 1886-1895, who largely financed it also. For a time in the 1930s there were two rival papers published as Freedom. Freedom then ceased as a title in favour of Spain and the World from 1936-1938. The name changed to Revolt, and from 1939 was continued as War Commentary. Freedom resumed in 1945 and was published until 2014, when it sadly folded except for a single issue put out for the London Anarchist Bookfair 2015.

Read more: Freedom Newspaper Collection at the Nest

Sparrows’ Nest – Supporters’ report May 2015

Hello everyone and welcome to another round up of news on the Sparrows’ Nest.

Read more: Sparrows’ Nest – Supporters’ report May 2015

Sparrows’ Nest supporters’ report – August-September 2014

Hello everyone to another round up of news on the Sparrows’ Nest, giving you an idea of what we have been getting up to.

Read more: Sparrows’ Nest supporters’ report – August-September 2014

Sparrows’ Nest supporters’ report – June-July 2014

Hello everyone to another round up of news on the Sparrows’ Nest, giving you an idea of what we have been getting up to.

Read more: Sparrows’ Nest supporters’ report – June-July 2014

  1. Article about the Nest on 'Dawn of the Unread'
  2. Sparrows’ Nest supporters’ report – January-May 2014
  3. Ray Gosling materials - Thank you!
  4. Sparrows’ Nest supporters’ report – November-December 2013

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Digital Library Spotlights

  • Anarchy Journals
  • Anti-Poll Tax
  • Local Alternative Press
  • Local LGBTQ+
  • Virus & Organise

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We remain at present closed to visitors until further notice.

Please note that you can access the Digital Library and use our Online Catalogue as normal and you can continue to contact us with enquiries about our collections and research requests.

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Please see our contact/donations page for further information. Many thanks!

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