Offers literary scholars an opportunity to examine manuscripts of 17th and 18th century verse held in the Brotherton Collection at the University of Leeds. Alongside original compositions are copied verses, translations, songs and riddles. (Coverage: 17th - 18th centuries)
The whole collection is situated within an assortment of manuscripts, some entirely dedicated to poetry, while others contain medicinal recipes, household accounts, draft letters, musical scores, and plays. There are also several printed works, with handwritten verse additions.