Most viewed online exhibitions
These are currently our most popular online exhibitions. Just choose the one you'd like to see. You can then zoom in on the images.
Crace Collection of Maps of London
Over 1200 maps and plans of the capital: a fascinating collection brought together by the Victorian designer, Frederick Crace
Early photographically illustrated books
Images of Victorian Britain captured in 1,500 original photographic book illustrations
Evanion Collection of ephemera
1,800 printed items from everyday 19th century life collected by the Victorian conjurer, Evanion.
Asia, Pacific & Africa Collections
A portrait of the Indian subcontinent, in 15,000 images from our Asia, Pacific & Africa collections.
King George III Topographical Collection
Over 2,500 watercolours, drawings and prints from King George III's vast topographical collection.
Literary landscapes
Contemporary views and maps bring to life the topographical backgrounds to works by six favourite authors.
Philatelic rarities
Some of the world's most intriguing rarities, from our renowned philatelic collections
Victorian popular music
Illustrated sheet music for piano and songs from the heyday of the Victorian Music Hall
Expressions of Faith
The British Library holds a wealth of sacred manuscripts from around the world - many of them rare
