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Welcome to the RCOG and RCM Archive, Library and Museum catalogue
Search our collections for resources relating to women’s healthcare, including:
- The Library’s unique collection of books, reports and journals covering women’s health from 1478 to the modern day
(members can link to eBooks and eJournals and request copies of articles or chapters from our print collection free of charge) - The Archive of the RCOG and RCM and special collections relating to the history of obstetrics, gynaecology and midwifery
- The Museum’s collection of historic medical instruments (including the world’s first example of obstetric forceps), artworks and sculptures
Please note there may be inappropriate and offensive language in some catalogue descriptions, which are a product of their time and are retained for contextual purposes. We acknowledge that not all historic language represents the RCOG’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. If you wish to raise concerns about any descriptions, please email us.
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