What’s on
Featured exhibitions

Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery
A major exhibition on the woman behind the books.

Conquest: The Making of Norman England
A major exhibition exploring the impact of William the Conqueror on England.
All Events
List of Events

Routes To Market
Thursday 12 November 14.00 This workshop is for clothing, accessory, homewares and jewellery brands that need to identify where they should be pitching their products.

The Roger Ely Experience
Thursday 12 November 18.15 An evening celebrating the life and legacy of the counterculture artist, publisher, archivist, curator and collector Roger Ely.

The Poetry Hour: The Poetry of The First World War
Thursday 12 November 19.00 The Josephine Hart Poetry Hour with special guest readers.

US Politics Today
Friday 13 November 10.30 Join two former Members of Congress – one Democrat and one Republican – for a lively discussion of major themes in contemporary American politics.

Treasures Tour
Daily Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library.

How do I research my market?
Friday 13 November 12.00 A guide to using published market research sources and field research to find information on your business sector.
American Politics Group Annual Colloquium 2026
Friday 13 November 13.00 An afternoon of expert discussion and debate on US politics.

Building Tour
Available Fridays and Sundays Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.

The Pen: Simon Garfield in Conversation with Jeremy Deller
Friday 13 November 19.00 Simon Garfield and Jeremy Deller explore the history of the pen and it’s enduring place in our cultural and daily lives.