Treasures of the British Library
Monday to SundayFrom Magna Carta and Shakespeare to Florence Nightingale and Gandhi. Explore some of the world’s most exciting, beautiful and significant books, maps and manuscripts.
Upcoming events
Dementia-friendly art workshops
-Join us for a sensory workshop inspired by the Library’s collection and designed for people living with dementia and their carers.
Other events
Art workshops for blind and partially sighted people
-Join us for a monthly creative workshop inspired by the Library’s collection and designed for blind and partially sighted visitors.
New Colombian writing: Pilar Quintana and Velia Vidal
If you thought Colombian literature began and ended with magical realism, get ready to think again.
Black Teachers: Jeffrey Boakye and Beryl Gilroy
A look at the life and times of two Black teachers.
How to Survive a Classic Crime Novel
A celebration of classic crime novels with Mark Billingham, Kate Jackson, Abir Mukherjee and Victoria Selman.