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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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How to develop a PR strategy for growth
Master PR skills to boost your business growth with insights from industry experts.

An introduction to the East India Company and India Office archives
Wednesday 11 February, Tuesday 3 March, Thursday 26 March, Wednesday 15 April, Thursday 7 May and Tuesday 26 May Join our reference specialists for an introduction into this unique archive and practical guidance on exploring this vast area of our collection.

How do I research my market?
Thursday 7 May 11.00 A guide to using published market research sources and field research to find information on your business sector.
Conservation Studio Tour
First Thursday of the month Discover what goes on in the Conservation Studios at the British Library.

Networking for Success – Express
Thursday 7 May 14.00 Join Coach-Speaker-Author Rasheed Ogunlaru for this online event to help you learn to network effectively, strategically and authentically.

The General Strike of 1926 Britain at a Standstill
Thursday 7 May 19.00 Jonathan Scheer and David Torrance join Polly Toynbee to examine how nine days in May 1926 reshaped the country.

Crafty Fox Spring Market
Saturday 9 May – Sunday 10 May, 11.00 – 17.00 Visit the market and explore unique gifts and trinkets.
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.

An Introduction to Patents and Patent Searching
Monday 11 May 12.00 This online workshop will explain the basics behind patents, patent protection and registration.
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.