Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women’s Rights highlights the the narratives of feminist activism and women’s rights in the UK. Discover more about the stories, people and events that have shaped society, as well as the work that remains unfinished.
Open your ears, draw back the curtains and peek into domestic life as you may never have heard it before.
Explore centuries of stories, poems and illustrations with Discovering Children's Books. For children, teachers and book-lovers of all ages.
From mermaids and grey seals to crashing waves and shipping forecasts, discover the sounds and stories scattered along the shore.
Inspirational visits to engage learners with our unique collections
We offer a range of free workshops for primary school groups which use our gallery spaces to develop creative thinking, visual and verbal literacy and research skills.
We offer a range of free workshops for secondary schools and further education groups which use our gallery spaces to develop creative thinking, visual and verbal literacy and research skills.
We offer a range of learning opportunities for adults, from in-depth courses and masterclasses to workshops for ESOL learners and adults with learning disabilities.
From regular monthly workshops to special Family Days, we welcome families to the British Library to take part in a range of creative activities designed for all the family.
Our Continuing Professional Development programme includes evening events and day-long conferences, many of which are in partnership with other institutions. We provide opportunities for teachers to broaden their subject knowledge and reinvigorate their passion for their subject.
Practical information about bringing your group to the British Library, from completing our booking form to details on getting here.
Unique collection items and expert commentary related to History, English, Religious Studies and Citizenship
Learn more about the world of Shakespeare & Renaissance writers. Explore a range of critical views on key plays & poems.
Discover how World War One affected people on different sides of the conflict via this collection of over 500 historical sources contributed by libraries from across Europe.
Explore the origins & 800-year legacy of Magna Carta, & discover its relevance to justice, liberty & the law today.
A range of teaching resources to help you plan lessons, design schemes of work and set homework tasks
This thematic collection (drawn from Discovering Literature: Romantics and Victorians) will allow students to read and understand 19th-century non-fiction texts, and support them in identifying key features for a range of genres, audiences and purposes.
Ages 14 to 16
Ages 16 to 18
Subjects explored in this pack include colonial history, empire, the slave trade, and military history. The West India Regiments project explores how British-armed people of African descent served within the wider British Army in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Ages 11 to 14
Develop understanding and examine the theme of social responsibility, and use the medium of drama to present character's views.
Ages 11 to 14
Ages 14 to 16
Film series from the recent West Africa Community Project
…I don’t think you could ask for a more conducive learning environment…
Teacher Chris Levack regularly brings his students to the British Library for inspirational visits.
…we felt like we had a bond with everybody…
Jessica Rodgers took part in our Writing London project in 2012 engaging young people aged 16-24, outside of formal education, with library and heritage collections.