Explore our archive and artefacts
-
Explore the history of mechanical engineering and gain access to papers, membership records, images, design drawings, the Virtual Archive and more.
Learn about the collection
-
Search our database of items using either key words and subjects, or personal, company and organisation names.
Start your search now
-
We can help you make the most of your Archive catalogue search, answer historical enquiries, provide images and make appointments.
Get in touch
-
Discover stories of how engineering skills helped support efforts during the First World War.
Learn more
-
Learn what led to our inception in Birmingham and find out about some of our inspirational members.
Delve into our history
-
Read historical engineering articles based on our collections, as well as notices and pieces by guest bloggers.
Find out more
Need some help?
Contact the Archive services team if you have any questions about our Archive or artefacts.
Doing some research? We can provide you withresearch support.