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Featured exhibitions

Fairy Tales
A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

Story Explorers in Leeds
Our Story Explorers exhibition is launching off to Leeds! Play your way around this family exhibition co-produced with Leeds Libraries.
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HMRC – registering for self-employment or registering your business
Your obligation to HMRC whether registering as self-employed or registering your new business.

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

Climate Café
Wednesday 22 April 12.00 Join us this Earth Day for a Climate Café – a welcoming, informal space to connect, reflect, and share.

How to navigate the business legal landscape with ease
Wednesday 22 April 14.00 Learn the essentials of your legal setup, from business structures to day-to-day operations and establish a robust foundation.

Kickstart Your Business (Day 2) – Get Started
Thursday 16 April 10.00 –Wednesday 3 June 10.00 Get Started is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.

How to apply sustainable strategies to your business
Thursday 23 April 10.00 Sustainability is vital for businesses, particularly start-ups and small enterprises aiming for long-term success.

Introduction to copyright for business
Thursday 23 April 12.00 Learn the basics of copyright and get an introduction to protecting and managing your copyright as well as using the work of others.

Family history in the East India Company and India Office archives
Wednesday 8 April 12.00 –Thursday 21 May 14.00 Discover how to trace your family history in a training session exploring military and civilian records in this area of our collection.

Fashion Founder Friday
Most Fridays at 11.30 These informal AMA’s, hosted by Fashion Angel Founder Alison Lewy MBE, give you the opportunity to ask any business related questions.
Featured exhibitions

Fairy Tales
27 March – 23 August 2026 A family adventure through magical worlds and enchanted stories.

Story Explorers in Leeds
Thursday 19 February – Saturday 29 August Our Story Explorers exhibition is launching off to Leeds! Play your way around this family exhibition co-produced with Leeds Libraries.