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Exhibition

Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women's Rights

Open until 1 Aug 2021

A fairer world for everyone: the fight for women’s rights is unfinished business.

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A Torah in the Hebrew Manuscripts exhibition
Exhibition

Hebrew Manuscripts: Journeys of the Written Word

18 Aug 2020 - 6 Jun 2021

Journey beyond the Bible to discover the history, culture and traditions of Jewish people from all corners of the world through the ages.

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

Treasures of the British Library

Monday to Sunday

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Image credit: Sothiou Courtesy of the Studio of Nicola Green and Jealous © The Estate of Khadija Saye, London
Exhibition FREE

Khadija Saye: in this space we breathe

3 Dec 2020 - 10 Dec 2021

Book your tickets for this exhibition, running from 18 May 2021 – 7 October 2021

Events at the Library

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Course

Learn Live: Creative Reading – How Stories Begin

Learn how to read fiction analytically – but without the jargon – on our online course

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Other events

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Online Event FREE

Khadija Saye: Cowries Incense and Amulets

Explore the objects used in Khadija Saye’s photography.

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Event panel
Online Event

Ancestors Alice Roberts in conversation with Adam Rutherford

Uncovering our pasts

Event Panel
Online Event

On Restaurant Writing

Inside the world of the restaurant critic.

A rainforest.
Online Event

Stories from Inside the Coffee Cup

The places, people and politics behind the extraordinary drink.

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