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Featured exhibitions

  • A vintage black typewriter and a brown suitcase sit on a teal background. Their shadows form the silhouette of Hercule Poirot behind the typewriter and a steam train behind the suitcase, creating a visual metaphor for mystery writing and travel.

    Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery

    Friday 30 October 2026 – Sunday 20 June 2027 

    A major exhibition on the woman behind the books.  

    More info
  • Detail from a manuscript, the illustration shows a figure seated on a throne, he is wearing a crown
    Opening October 2027 at British Library, London

    Conquest: The Making of Norman England

    Friday 1 October 2027 – Sunday 27 February 2028

    A major exhibition exploring the impact of William the Conqueror on England.

    More info
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  1. Illustration of a lamp casting light across an armchair

    The Agatha Cure

    Thursday 5 November 19.00

    The power of reading with Cathy Rentzenbrink and Kate Mosse.

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  2. Image of a group of people in a room taking notes.

    How to Start and Run a Successful Restaurant, Coffee Bar or Food Business

    Friday 6 November 10.00

    Explore the best ways of opening and running a viable and profitable food business like a cafe, restaurant, bakery, or cake shop!

    More info
  3. A women looks into a wall display case of books.

    Treasures Tour

    Daily

    Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library.

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  4. A illustration of a smiling man with dark hair, eyebrows and a beard, wearing a red and green striped top and showing a thumbs up.
    Years 3 – 6
    Free

    Comics and Creatures Create-along: Make Your Own Magical Worlds

    Friday 6 November 11.00

    A livestreamed comics masterclass for Primary school to explore magical creatures and comics creation, with Thiago de Moraes.

    More info
  5. Adults in around a table

    Coaching session 4: Financial planning

    Friday 6 November 11.00 – Friday 18 December 11.00

    These coaching sessions will guide you through the fundamentals of starting a business. 

    More info
  6. Various archival items and equipment relating to the recording of sound and music including a CD, vinyl in paper sleeves and wax cylinder tubes.

    Doctoral Open Day: Music, Sound and Vision

    Friday 6 November 11.30

    Explore our music, sound and vision, and visual arts collections

    More info
  7. The exterior of the British Library

    Building Tour

    Available Fridays and Sundays

    Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.

    More info
  8. Two book covers, left Little Miss Marple, right Mr Poirot
    Free

    Family Workshop: Little Miss Marple

    Saturday 7 November 10.30, 12.30 and 14.30

    Can you solve the mystery?

    More info
  9. Cartoon beaver with magnifying glass looking at a house
    Free

    Family Workshops: Alex T Smith presents J. Algernon Pickle

    Saturday 7 November, 11.00 and 13.30

    Imagine if Hercule Poirot was a beaver...

    More info
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