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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.
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How Cobra can help your business journey
When you're starting out in business, trying to find the right information can seem daunting. Well, we can help!
Fashion Founder Friday
These informal AMA’s, hosted by Fashion Angel Founder Alison Lewy MBE, give you the opportunity to ask any business related questions.
GRANTfinder – Financial support for your business and community
During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database.
Building Tour
Discover more about our history, collection and architecture.
Treasures Tour
Introduction to the Treasures of the British Library.
Behind the shelves: how to get your products stocked in retail
Breaking into retail can seem impossible. This workshop will demystify the process of getting your products into shops, tell you what retailers are actually thinking and help you assess whether retail is right for your business.
Getting that new product to market: 1–1 sessions
This is an opportunity to discuss your product idea, in confidence with an industry expert.
An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
This online workshop will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.
Online Course: Discovering Medieval Manuscripts
Join us for this 6 week online course while we explore Medieval manuscripts and the stories they contain.