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At the LibraryLongplayer Conversation: Sada Mire and Richard Sabin
The annual conversation inspired by long-term thinking.
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Young versus Champollion: Who Deciphered the Hieroglyphs?
How two rivals solved a 2,000 year-old puzzle.
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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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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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Celebrating Phillis Wheatley: Prodigy. Poet. Celebrity. Slave
A tribute to the mother of African-American literature with Diane Abbott, Stella Dadzie and Ade Solanke.
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Peter Brathwaite on Black Portraiture
Join Peter Brathwaite for a journey through representations of Black subjects in Western art.
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Somali Week Festival: Trailblazers and Innovators
This year Kayd’s Somali Week Festival, the biggest festival of its kind outside of the Horn of Africa, celebrates ...
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Hilary Mantel: A Life in Writing
The final book by one of this country’s greatest writers.
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Polari Prize Shortlist Showcase 2023
Join some of the authors shortlisted for this year’s prize for an evening of readings and conversation as they ...
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The Revolutionary Caribbean
A day of talks and workshops on key revolutionary movements – from Haiti to Cuba and beyond.
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Celebrating the Life of Sarah Swinburne White
A tribute to the pioneering radical publisher and campaigner.
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Late at the Library: Drexciyan Realms
With Dopplereffekt live and special guests.
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Screening Room: Live Art Performance at the British Library
A curated selection of live performance from contemporary practitioners and historic recordings from British Library ...