Abbey library consultation
The abbey library is one of the most important heritage libraries in the province of Antwerp. The collection contains more than 34,000 works dating from the 15th century, including a significant number of manuscripts, incunabula, and post-incunabula.
It is therefore not a public library. However, books and collection items are made available for consultation in the context of study or research.
Interested? Request the inventory here and explain your request for consultation.
Consultation of archives
In close cooperation with the Association for Local History Klein-Brabant, we are making various archives digitally accessible. Every Saturday morning from 9:00 to 12:00 (except the month of July), you can visit the Heritage House for consultation and historical research.
Address:
Wolfgang d'Urselstraat 20
2880 Bornem
e-mail: heemkundekleinbrabant@gmail.com
The following archives are available for digital consultation*:
- Minutes of the Municipal Council (Greater Bornem)
- Minutes of the Board of Aldermen (Greater Bornem)
- Parish registers
- Civil Registry
- Archive of Marnix de Sainte Aldegonde Castle (partially)
- Archive of the Abbey of Bornem
- Archive of the Public Centre for Social Welfare and its predecessors
- D'Ursel Estate Accounts Archive
- Municipal Information Bulletins
- Local Newspaper Archive (1866-1990)
(*Some archives are still being fully digitized and inventoried and are therefore not (yet) fully accessible.)
In addition to these archives, you will also find an extensive library containing historical reference works on various subjects (general history, genealogy, archaeology, art and literature, regional associations.
The Klein-Brabant Local History Association publishes a scholarly yearbook every year. Additionally, they regularly produce special publications (farm and brewery booklets).