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Featured exhibitions

  • A collage on a green background. It shows a tree with birds and frogs around the tree, two planets ans stars are in top corners of the image. A cat in a spaceship travels toward the the left hand planet
    British Library, LondonFree

    Story Explorers: A journey through imaginary worlds

    Until Sunday 18 January 2026

    Take a free family trip through our collection and discover the stories behind objects which take you to wondrous places. Designed for children 0–9.

    More info
  • Artwork for Secret Maps exhibition. Navy background with lots of different maps from history, and images of a flight tracker, an Enigma Machine, Minecraft’s Uncensored Library, D-Day, and a war room. Some of these are obscured by shadows or pixellation.
    British Library, London

    Secret Maps

    24 October 2025 – 18 January 2026

    Who shapes your world? Who decides what you see? What hides behind grid lines?

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    Free

    How Cobra can help your business journey

    Friday 12 September 11.30

    When you're starting out in business, trying to find the right information can seem daunting. Well, we can help!

    More info
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    Free

    Grant finder – Financial support for your business and community

    Friday 12 September 13.30

    During this webinar the British Library will show you the GRANTfinder business information database.

    More info
  3. Veterans’ Voices: Legacies of Britain’s Nuclear Testing Programme

    Friday 12 September 19.00

    A unique insight into a largely hidden chapter of Cold War history.

    More info
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    Free

    How do I research my market?

    Monday 15 September 11.00
    A guide to using published market research sources and field research to find information on your business sector.
    More info
  5. A hand writing on lined paper.
    Six-week course

    How to Write a Life

    Monday evenings, starting 15 September until Monday 20 October

    This online, six-week writing course with author Frances Wilson is for people with a true story to tell and a hundred excuses for not telling it.

    More info
  6. Female scientist and AI robot working together in the science lab.

    AI Debate: Will AI make us healthier?

    Monday 15 September 19.00

    This debate will deal with both promises and concerns relating to the uses of AI in healthcare.

    More info
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    Free

    What is a trade mark and how to search for one

    Thursday 18 September 13.00
    Customers need to be able to identify your business from your competition in a highly competitive market place.
    More info
  8. Mark Mciver, Lucie Macleod, Julian Boaitey, Chloe Walsh

    Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Beauty and The Business

    Thursday 18 September 18.30

    Unveil the secrets to building a thriving beauty business.

    More info
  9. Formal Photograph, taken on 9th August 1928, showing Punjabi students when they met Lady Hailey, at Verasawmy's Indian Restaurant in London.

    South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories

    Friday 19 September 19.00

    An evening of storytelling, discussion, and sound, celebrating the vibrant legacy of South Asians in Britain.

    More info
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