21 January 2022
We're making some updates to our network, which means you won't be able to use our website on Sunday 23 January between...
07 January 2022
Planned improvements will transform our northern site into a modern and sustainable home for the UK’s growing national c...
16 December 2021
An astonishing set of manuscripts and printed books by the Brontës has been entrusted to us.
15 December 2021
10 things our followers, readers and users have enjoyed most this year.
15 December 2021
The British Library will be closed from Friday 24 December to Tuesday 28 December inclusive and on Monday 03 January 202...
10 December 2021
In line with the latest guidance you must now wear a face covering in all areas of the Library, unless you’re exempt.
08 December 2021
Due to essential maintenance work you won't be able to access some of our online collection from 9.00 to 13.00 on Sunday...
06 December 2021
We’re delighted to be an approved Kickstart employer and we’ve created a series of new roles
15 November 2021
Every gift purchased from the British Library this Christmas helps open up a world of ideas and inspiration for everyone...
10 November 2021
Our Box Office will be unavailable from 17.30 on Sunday 14 November.
30 October 2021
Call for UK academic partners to collaborate on AHRC funded doctoral research
30 October 2021
2021 call for academic partners (AHRC CDP projects starting October 2022)
30 October 2021
An introduction to the British Library for new PhD students
26 October 2021
Stay updated on any disruption to the availability of items in our collection.
22 October 2021
Stay updated on any disruption to the availability of items in our collection
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