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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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Online

This is the BBC

A critical look at the BBC on its 100th birthday.

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Other events

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At the Library

Gold! Probably the Most Useless Metal Money Can Buy

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. TICKET HOLDERS WILL BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE NEW DATE SHORTLY

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Family Activity FREE

Family Workshops: Sharing our Stories

This Refugee Week take time to reflect, celebrate our creativity and share stories.

Limited places
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At the Library and online

Light Source: A Festival of the Accused – Day Pass

Due to unforeseen circumstances this is event has been postponed. New dates in Autumn 2022 to be announced shortly. Those who have booked tickets will be contacted by our customer services team.

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Live Art at the Library

Performance and experimental theatre from British Library Collections

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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