Once again
Do I behold these steep and lofty cliffs,
That on a wild secluded scene impress
Thoughts of more deep seclusion; and connect
The landscape with the quiet of the sky...

Delve deeper into Wordsworth's Romantic poetry in our podcast series: bit.ly/BLWordsworthPo…

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Do you believe in unicorns? 🦄

The legendary animal’s single horn was thought to have great healing powers, with Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and James I all invested in its medicinal properties.

See more of Henry's unicorn recipes: bit.ly/BLBlogUnicorns

#NationalUnicornDay

We hosted our inaugural KQ walk last week!

We explored Digital Catapult, Google, British Library and many more. Our guide made history come alive, highlighting the vibrant mix of employers and businesses in the Knowledge Quarter and the opportunities available for local residents

Happy #InternationalChildrensBookDay ! 📚

What was your favourite book growing up?

1890 :: The Great Banyan Tree In Botanical Gardens, Calcutta

( Photo - British Library )

Rubbish photo, but great afternoon and fascinating talk at HistFest and British Library 👍

The British Library is hosting a new exhibition on Black British music.

Read the news ra.co/news/80555

We’ve made improvements to our Reader Registration system so we can now issue photographic passes again. Anyone with a photographic pass will be able to order collection items in our Reading Rooms.

If you’ve been issued a white temporary paper pass recently and need to access…

Off to the British Library to see Dr Lindsey Fitzharris and I am taking #snegurochka by Judith Heneghan with me for the journey…it’s brilliant company! 📚❤️

Previous #WolfsonHistoryPrize shortlistee, Dr Lindsey Fitzharris, will be in conversation with Jen Warren at British Library for a special HistFest event on Saturday 13 April. #HistFest2024

More details below 🔽
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#TheFacemaker HistFest British Library. Fascinating discussion between author Dr Lindsey Fitzharris and doctor Jen Warren, covering Harold Gillies, his work, and the hospital; but also addressing the lived experience of disfigured WW1 soldiers (stigma, prejudice, isolation).

HistFest 2024 is nearly underway here at the British Library! #histfest2024

Really looking forward to a weekend of talks HistFest British Library 📚

Henry Hemming clare mulley Rebecca Rideal HistFest British Library We clearly have to organise another event 😂...

British Library Nice post, thank you. Wild is certainly the word for the cold winds that are blasting us here in North Kent today.

Were you a fan of nonsenses (or limericks as they're more commonly known!) when you were growing up?

We challenge you to write your own 'nonsense' in the style of Edward Lear!

Great to be at HistFest this weekend at British Library. Watched Angela Saini with Kavitha Rao and Dr Lara Thorpe explore the fascinating history of women and medicine.  #histfest

Fascinating talk about #sevenwonders tonight HistFest and Bettany Hughes💙 at the British Library great to be there in person. Looking forward to watching the rest of the festival this weekend from the sofa.