Unearthed: The Power of Gardening events

Discover the events connected to our major new exhibition, Unearthed: The Power of Gardening

What's on

  1. An illustration of leaves, twigs and mud arranged on a yellow background to spell out the word Unearthed. In the bottom right corner a garden fork, entwined with leaves, is stuck into a pile of soil.

    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.
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  2. Jamaica Kincaid and Olivia Laing

    The Radical Power of Gardening: Jamaica Kincaid and Olivia Laing

    Two acclaimed writers in a special event to launch the British Library exhibition, Unearthed: the Power of Gardening
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  3. Children doing activity.

    Relaxed Early Opening for Families

    Free
    Join us for a free sensory-friendly early opening of the Library.  Suitable for ages 5–15.
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  4. Composite image of five speakers for the event

    Gardening to Feed Body, Soul and Society

    How growing food in gardens has the power to nourish social, physical, and mental health.
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  5. A group of secondary school students sitting on the floor, smiling and listening
    Years 9–11

    History of Medicine Study and Discovery Day

    Free
    A collaboration between the British Library and Royal College of Physicians, this hands-on programme supports GCSE History students.
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  6. Image of muscians from Hackney Colliery Band

    The Great Garden Fete

    Free
    A celebration to accompany the Unearthed exhibition with stalls, talks, activities, live music, food, drink and much more.
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  7. A close up of two students looking off to the side. One of them is smiling.
    Years 3–6 and Years 7–12

    Self-Guided Visit: Unearthed

    Free
    Explore how centuries of gardening have nurtured individuals, empowered communities and transformed our natural world, in our current Unearthed exhibition
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  8. Two visitors looking at a display case

    Unearthed: The Power of Gardening Relaxed Hours

    Free
    Join us for a relaxed opening of our latest exhibition.
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  9. Gardens from historic documents

    Gardens and Empires

    A remarkable two day conference exploring the intertwined global histories of plants and gardens.
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  10. Three students looking upwards, with an adult in the background pointing
    Years 1–2

    Sensory Storytelling: Unearthed

    Free
    A storytelling session engaging the youngest learners and those with SEND through sensory activities inspired by our current Unearthed exhibition.
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