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Exhibition

Breaking the News

Open until 21 Aug 2022

Challenge and change the way you think about news. This exhibition prompts big questions about the news we consume.

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Treasures of the British Library. Discover stories that shape the world.
Exhibition FREE

Treasures of the British Library

Monday to Sunday

From Magna Carta and Shakespeare to Florence Nightingale and Gandhi. Explore some of the world’s most exciting, beautiful and significant books, maps and manuscripts.

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Exhibition

Gold

20 May 2022 - 2 Oct 2022

50 spectacular manuscripts from around the world.

Upcoming events

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At the Library

From the Source: Exploring the World of Sustainable Coffee and Chocolate with Origin

A day of free talks and presentations

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Other events

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At the Library Course

Cheese Masterclass: History, Making and Taste

Know your camembert from your cheddar.

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Family Activity FREE

Family Station: Explore and Play

A creative base for all the family to enjoy on the last Sunday of every month.

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At the Library

Horror at the Library: The Men

Sandra Newman and Kamila Shamsie in conversation

Lydia Davis
Online

The Sebald Lecture 2022: Lydia Davis

The annual lecture on literary translation

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Tours of the Library

Group visits to the British Library

Group visits to exhibitions

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Treasures Tours

Treasures tour

A one-hour journey through some of the Treasures of the British Library