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Featured Exhibitions
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
Discover how centuries of gardening have nurtured individuals, empowered communities and transformed our natural world in a major new exhibition at the British Library this Spring.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 0–9.
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Doctoral Open Day: British Collections 1800–1950
Explore our collections from 1800 to 1950 on this Doctoral Open Day for PhD students.
Doctoral Open Day: Contemporary British and Irish Collections
Friday 24 April 2026 11.30 In this day for PhD students, explore our Contemporary British and Irish collections.
Doctoral Open Day: Digital Collections and Resources
Friday 29 May 2026 11.30 In this session for PhD students, explore our digital collections and resources.
Elizabeth and Mary: Royal Cousins, Rival Queens
Term-time, Leeds Experience Tudor life and explore the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots.Refugee’s Journey: A Drama Workshop
Term-time, Leeds Use drama activities to explore space and characterisation, while learning about the experiences of refugees.Books Uncovered
Available upon request A group workshop designed for young people and adults with learning disabilities.Musical Storytellers
Term-time, Leeds Combine literacy with music to have fun developing vocabulary, oracy and comprehension skills.Write Like a Poet
Term-time, Leeds What makes a poem? Do they have to rhyme? Can they be silly?Once Upon a Time
Term-time, Leeds Through exploring the story of the Three Little Pigs, pupils will develop storytelling skills, strengthening their literacy and oracy.
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
Until Sunday 10 August 2025 Discover how centuries of gardening have nurtured individuals, empowered communities and transformed our natural world in a major new exhibition at the British Library this Spring.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.