British library News

London - Next month there is a free lecture on the subject of war brides at the British Library. Entry is free but seating is limited.

London - The British Library is not only the biggest library by far in these islands, it is also a major exhibitor. Some exhibitions are free.

The Lepcha people are natives of the Himalayas; the British Library is preserving their language and culture, but is anyone else?

This month, the British Library launched its 'Voices of Science' archive which contains interviews with 100 leading UK scientists.

London - It can be hard finding the right image online but it can be even more daunting finding one that you are free to use. News that the British Library has uploaded one million public domain images to Flickr has to be a boost.

London - In the New Year there will be three lectures at the British Library on censorship. Admission is free but accommodation is limited.

London - Although he has been dead for over four hundred years, England's most ruthless king holds an endearing fascination for both academics and the public.

London - The British Library is continuing to digitise some of the world's most important manuscripts, including those in ancient Hebrew.

London - London is a big city with a lot of history and many interesting places to see. If your time in the city is limited, focusing the visit to the City of Westminster in central London, where some of the main attractions are located, may be the best option.

London - The closure of the British Library's Newspaper Library annex at Colindale has been confirmed. The good news is that only the method of access will change.