What’s on
Featured exhibitions
Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds
Take a free family trip through our collection and discover the stories behind objects which take you to wondrous places. Designed for children 2 – 7.
Secret Maps
Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?
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Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials
A special event with the cast and creator of the new adaptation.
Online Course: History of Maps
Join cartographic specialists as they lead us through the history of maps during this six-week course.
Sensory Storytelling: Secret Maps
X marks the spot in this fun-filled sensory adventure around our latest exhibition!
Secret Maps Workshop
Students will develop information literacy and critical thinking skills by exploring our maps collection.
Self-Guided Visit: Story Explorers
A self-guided opportunity for schools to discover our riotous new hands-on exhibition taking a fresh look at the Library’s collection.
David Bowie in Time
A day at the British Library.
HMRC – registering for self-employment or registering your business
Your obligation to HMRC whether registering as self-employed or registering your new business.
AI Debate: Will AI make us healthier?
This debate will deal with both promises and concerns relating to the uses of AI in healthcare.
Presencia & Resistencia
A Wasafiri Celebration of Latinx Writing.