British Library - October News

Back to school for grown-ups Fascinated by the history of vampires, the nuances of English accents, or the secrets behind our conservation work? From Victorian entertainments to illustration, be inspired to learn something new this autumn. Find out more >

Feed your mind with fascinating discoveries Hear from resident researchers and PhD students in a series of lunchtime talks on collaborative research using our collection. Topics include migration and slavery, 15th-century books and spoken English. Find out more >

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The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Cymbeline, Shakespeare’s coming-of-age romance, transfers to the Barbican from 31 October – 17 December Book now > Mark #NationalPoetryDay on 6 October with John Keats's manuscript poems, including the Odes and 'To Autumn' Read more > Sylvia Plath was born on 27 October 1932. Learn how personal experiences shaped her writing Read more >