| new exhibition Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms opens; Black British business stars lead Inspiring Entrepreneurs; racism, exclusion and marginalisation are examined in the Annual Equality Lecture; plus much more. Welcome to October at the Library. |
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Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms: Art, Word, War – major new exhibition opens 19 October
Including the world-famous Lindisfarne Gospels, Domesday Book, items from the Staffordshire Hoard and Sutton Hoo, the Alfred Jewel and the only surviving manuscript of Beowulf, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to see spectacular treasures from across the world that tell the stories of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.
Image: The Alfred Jewel © Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford |
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Join us for Black History Month
Event highlights include a look at the poetry of James Berry, the story of a World War One African American military jazz band, Tommie Smith discussing his iconic act of defiance at the 1968 Olympics, and much more.
Image: Tommi Smith and John Carlos with Peter Norman at the 1968 summer Olympics (Bettmann / Getty Images) |
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Which Library treasures reflect your passion?
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| As season two of ‘Treasures of the British Library’ continues on Sky Arts, take a closer look at the items this series’ famous faces have explored on their personal journeys. |
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| ‘Wretched strangers’: Shakespeare’s plea for immigrants |
| See where Shakespeare uses painfully vivid imagery to address an anti-immigration riot on the streets of London. |
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| Discover our resources for Black British and Asian British Studies |
| From Olaudah Equiano’s 18th-century autobiography to Hanif Kureishi’s manuscripts, find out how to get the most from our collection. |
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Have you heard of Instapoetry?
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| Our Americas team delve into the literary phenomenon of writing via social media in their latest blog. |
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