The VMCC now has custody of all the original Motorcycle Factory records that have been held by the Science Museum in London since the early 1980s.

This collection contains the surviving records of a very large part of the once mighty British motorcycle industry.

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If you are sourcing parts or even learning to ride your bike, this is where you will find the answers to virtually all your questions.

DVLA recognised body for assistance in retaining original registration numbers or gaining an age related one.

• Full-time librarian
• Full-time researcher
• Open to both Members and non-Members
• No appointment necessary
• Open 5 days a week

This is the largest collection of motorcycle related paperwork in the world and an invaluable source of information and technical data for motorcycle enthusiasts. Although the library is accessible to all, members enjoy a discount on any charges associated with enquiries, research or photocopies.

There is an extensive collection of catalogues, handbooks, spare parts lists, runs of "Motor Cycle" & "Motor Cycling", other magazines and books from the 1880s to the present day. Following the generous gift of all the original factory records held by the Science Museum we now hold material from the following factories: Triumph, BSA, Norton, Ariel, Scott, Levis and early Royal Enfield. 

A photocopying service is available. Our library is open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., Monday to Thursday and 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Friday, for your enquiries by post, telephone, fax or e-mail. Alternatively, you can visit to facilitate your search for specialist archive material or simply to spend time reading the specialist books, pamphlets, brochures & other literature. We aim to help, whatever the motorcycle related query.

The library also includes an extensive collection of photographs of machines, riders and events.  Slide and film shows are also available for club sections to hire for meetings.