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
Ancient Ideas in the Modern World
An in-depth examination of the history of Greek and Roman ideas
Other events
The Hoax: The 18th Century's Most Intriguing Deceptions
The fake news of the past, with magician and historian Ian Keable
Platinum Jubilee Pudding
Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Indoor Jungles: The Story of the Houseplant
They adorned ancient temples and now fill our feeds – plant love is in the air!