British Library - Opening soon: Magna Carta: Law, Liberty, Legacy

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Magna Carta: Law, Liberty, Legacy

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Coming soon: Magna Carta: Law, Liberty, Legacy 13 March - 1 September 2015 £12 / concessions available Since 1215, Magna Carta  has evolved from a political peace treaty to an international symbol of individual freedoms.  From its genesis through to today’s popular culture, uncover the story of how its power has been used – and abused – in the largest exhibition ever staged about Magna Carta.Discover the history, and challenge the myth, of one of the world’s most famous documents through iconic documents and artefacts, including two of the four original 1215 copies of Magna Carta, Jefferson’s copy of the US Declaration of Independence and one of the original copies of the US Bill of Rights, stunning paintings, maps, statues and royal relics. #MagnaCarta Book now

Family Trail Looking for something to do with the kids this half-term? Pick up one of our free Family Trails. Packed with fun facts, exploration games and drawing activities, the trail will take you on a journey of discovery across the British Library to uncover a 6ft tall atlas, a library built by a king and an optical illusion made of books. Pick up your copy at the Information Desk or download a PDF copy here

Events Mozart in London 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 2 Mar A series of talks celebrating the 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's childhood visit to London. Fathomless riches: Revd Richard Coles in conversation 20 Feb The only vicar in Britain to have had a Number 1 hit single discusses his new autobiography with Guardiancolumnist Giles Fraser.The future of the Arctic 16 Mar Our panel explore the challenges and opportunities arising from increases in Arctic activity. Authors' Lives: Howard Jacobson in conversation with Alex Clark 19 Mar Howard Jacobson talks about his life and writing career, and making a recording for Authors' Lives. The Folio Prize Fiction Festival 20-22 Mar A festival devoted to the art of storytelling with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie,  Eimear McBride, Jeanette Winterson,  Mohsin Hamid and many more. Sponsored by The Folio Society. See our full list of events

	Discovering Literature				Around Town
	Did you miss our exhibition Terror and Wonder: The Gothic Imagination? You can view items from the exhibition onDiscovering Literature, our online resource featuring literary treasures from the Romantic and Victorian periods. From Bram Stoker's Dracula manuscript to an early edition of Mary Shelley’sFrankenstein you can explore how Gothic fiction reflected the political, social and cultural contexts in which they were written. Find out more				William Blake: Apprentice & Master Until 1 March 2015 Ashmolean Museum"Unmissable" – The Sunday Times. "Thrilling" – Philip Pullman. Explore the extraordinary life and work of William Blake (1757–1827), printmaker, painter and revolutionary poet, in this ground breaking exhibition which offers new insights into his remarkable originality and influence. Book now