A graphic of people with placards expressing feminist demands.

Exhibition

Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women's Rights

23 Oct 2020 - 24 Feb 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 - 11 Apr 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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Events at the Library

A Victorian family photographic portrait.
Course

Learn Live: Memoir – Shaping Your Story

Memoirs are stories, and stories have shapes. How do you reduce a lifetime to 300 pages?

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Other events

Agatha Christie posing in front of a ship
Talks and Discussions

An Evening with Agatha Christie

Writers celebrate the Queen of Crime Fiction.

A drawing comparing the sizes of birds' eggs - swan, turkey, duck, plover
Course

Learn Live: Food Writing - The Basics

What makes food writing tantalising and what leaves a sour taste in the mouth?

Scissors, tape and rulers and bookbinding paraphernalia.
Course

Bookbinding for Beginners

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Bookbinding materials.
Course

Intermediate Bookbinding

We’re welcoming you back onsite.

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Tours of the Library

Group visits to the British Library

Group visits to exhibitions

We’re gradually reopening to keep everyone safe. We’re currently just open Tuesday – Saturday. Remember, pre-booking is essential.