In 2023 we celebrate our 50th year serving the nation and launch our new strategy, Knowledge Matters. The Library is for everyone, and together we're just getting started. https://www.bl.uk/
Our unique, world class collections and unrivalled expertise make the Library an important part of the cultural life of the UK. The Library's exhibition programme provides a window into the collections, creating compelling stories and new ways of looking at the ideas they have generated.

Tales of Medieval Women

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Medieval Women: In Their Own Words

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A Silk Road Oasis

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Alexander the Great: The Making of a Myth

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Our public events programme brings to life the knowledge held within the British Library's collections by introducing visitors to new cultures, stories and ideas.
Watch our quick guides to getting started with your research at the Library. Find out how to: - register for a Reader Pass and start using our Reading Rooms - search for, and order documents from our Document Supply Service - use the DataCite Metadata Store

Using the Reading Rooms

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Exploring the collections: the researcher

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Exploring the collections: the designer

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Registering with the Library

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British Library Business & IP Centre

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Meet some of the people who have been inspired at the British Library to create something new.

Mellissa Morgan: Entrepreneur

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Naomi Wood: Author

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Lucy Tammam: Designer

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Jessica Rodgers: Student

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Alex Hall: PhD Student

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