James Cook: The Voyages

James Cook: The Voyages

Open until 28 Aug 2018

Explore the stories, art and maps of those who were there

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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 Ada Lovelace and The Beatles

Arriving at London's Victoria Station from the Carribean via Southampton Getty Images
Exhibition FREE

Windrush: Songs in a Strange Land

1 Jun 2018 - 21 Oct 2018

A free exhibition

Events at the Library

Leather and wood photo album, with black and white photographs.
Course

Writing Life Stories Masterclass

Do you have a true story you want to tell?

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Other events

Pigspurt's Child
Performance

Pigspurt's Child

Written and performed by Daisy Campbell

Ken Campbell
Performance

The School of Ken: What I Learned from Ken Campbell

A celebration of theatre maverick and 'antic visionary' Ken Campbell

Ram Gopal, famous Indian dancer, posing as Siva. Photographer: Jepson, Stanley, British Library Photo 792(2481)
Talks and Discussions

Ram Gopal: Histories of Cultural Interweaving

The significant role Indian dancer Ram Gopal played in bringing Indian dance to international audiences

Talks and Discussions

A Far Cry from London: The Sound of the Caribbean Voice

Experience the sounds and the voices of the Caribbean experience through radio and poetry

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All events in September
All events in October

Tours of the Library

British Library group tour

Building tour

Discover more about our history, collections and architecture on this tour - includes the Viewing Gallery

Treasures Tours

Treasures tour

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

Conservation Studios: Behind the Scenes Tours

Conservation studio tour

Take a behind-the-scenes tour and see our world-renowned conservators in action

Group visits to the British Library

Group visits to exhibitions

Book a group visit and you’ll receive a 10% discount on your ticket price and special offers in our on-site restaurant and cafés