British Library

Photo of the courtyard of the British Library showing a modernist clocktower in the background. Photo of the courtyard of the British Library showing a modernist clocktower in the background.
Photo by me. There's an Origin Coffee kiosk here!

While the British Library is mostly, well, a library, replete with reading rooms and quiet researchers there are frequent events for the general public.

The permanent exhibition - Treasures - lets you see famous manuscripts from throughout history, from the Magna Carta to lyrics from The Beatles.

Free - Paid exhibitions

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Exhibitions

Building Tour

Find out how 13 million books are kept and delivered, learn about fascinating design features, and hear fun facts from friendly Library staff.

Free

Architecture

Fashion Founder Friday

A weekly online chat where fashion business owners can ask Alison Lewy MBE for advice, share ideas and connect with others in the industry.

Free

Fashion

How to Write a Life

Frances Wilson shares ways to shape life stories, with tips on voice and character, writing tasks, and Q&As, plus recordings to watch later.

Free

Begins

Literature

How do I research my market?

Amy Miller shares how to use free databases and customer research to learn about market size, trends, rivals and what people want from a product.

Free

Economics

Secret Maps

See centuries-old maps showing how hidden places and secret knowledge have shaped our view of the world, with some maps even made to mislead.

Free

Begins

Social History