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ExhibitionDigital Storytelling
-Adventures, journeys and revolutions. Be transported through the thought-provoking world of interactive writing.
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Fantasy: Realms of Imagination
-Set out on a legendary quest through the impossible worlds of fantasy.
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Building tour
-Discover more about our history, collection and architecture on a tour of the public areas of the Library.
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Treasures tour
-A one-hour journey through some of the Treasures of the British Library.
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Beasts, Marvels and Masterpieces: Discovering Middle English Literature
-Immerse yourself in medieval times.
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Reading the Odyssey
-Study the literary genre of the Greek epic, either at the Library or online.
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Conservation Studio Tour
Take a behind-the-scenes tour and see our world-renowned conservators in action.
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Josephine Hart Poetry Hour: A Tribute to Seamus Heaney
An anniversary event on National Poetry Day, with Bríd Brennan, Catherine Heaney and Ruth Negga.
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A Stroke of the Pen: Terry Pratchett’s Lost Stories
The discovery of 20 lost tales.
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The PEN Pinter Prize 2023: Michael Rosen
The annual award for freedom of expression in literature.
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Study Day
Doctoral Open Day: British and European Collections – From Antiquity to 1600
Join us in London for this Doctoral Open Day.
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Late at the Library: Digital Steampunk
Immerse yourself in the Clockwork Watch story world, party with Professor Elemental and explore 19th-century London ...
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Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Saluting our Sisters
Coming together in a red table style discussion, these visionary women will discuss the realities of building a ...
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The Carmen Talks: Honouring the Virago founder Carmen Callil
In their 50th year, Virago marks the first anniversary of the death their founder, Carmen Callil, author and genius ...
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WritersMosaic Presents: Abolition and the Atlantic Slave Trade
Writer Bonnie Greer and historian SI Martin explore Britain’s role in the Atlantic slave trade for the launch of ...
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