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Did you know that Monolopy, the board game synonymous with capitalism (and Friday night family feuds), was actually invented by a feminist who wanted to promote the opposite? This #WomensHistoryMonth let us introduce you to Lizzie Magie, who created The Landlords Game in 1903 🎲

Did you know that Monolopy, the board game synonymous with capitalism (and Friday night family feuds), was actually invented by a feminist who wanted to promote the opposite? This #WomensHistoryMonth let us introduce you to Lizzie Magie, who created The Landlords Game in 1903 🎲

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Medieval Women: In Their Own Words opens today. Join us to discover the rich and complex lives of women in the Middle Ages, both famous and forgotten, as you uncover their artistry, resourcefulness, courage and struggles. Meet the women: Members go free

Medieval Women: In Their Own Words opens today. Join us to discover the rich and complex lives of women in the Middle Ages, both famous and forgotten, as you uncover their artistry, resourcefulness, courage and struggles. Meet the women: Members go free

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Goosebumps, every time... 🎶 Zadok the Priest is one of a series of anthems Handel composed for the coronation of King George II & Queen Caroline in 1727. Steeped in tradition, it has been performed at every #coronation ceremony for the last 300 years:

Goosebumps, every time... 🎶 Zadok the Priest is one of a series of anthems Handel composed for the coronation of King George II & Queen Caroline in 1727. Steeped in tradition, it has been performed at every #coronation ceremony for the last 300 years:

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Opening today, our latest exhibition, A Silk Road Oasis: Life in Ancient Dunhuang, unveils a vibrant time capsule of the community that lived, travelled, worked, and worshipped there over 1,000 years ago. Explore life on the ancient road: Members go free

Opening today, our latest exhibition, A Silk Road Oasis: Life in Ancient Dunhuang, unveils a vibrant time capsule of the community that lived, travelled, worked, and worshipped there over 1,000 years ago. Explore life on the ancient road: Members go free

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51,678 views • 1 year ago

'I love my work. I love working with my hands. When I see damage to a book, it's like the book needs a doctor – and I'm that doctor.' Bringing books back to life – that's the magic that Roger works as one of the incredibly talented conservators in our BL Collection Care team 📚

'I love my work. I love working with my hands. When I see damage to a book, it's like the book needs a doctor – and I'm that doctor.' Bringing books back to life – that's the magic that Roger works as one of the incredibly talented conservators in our BL Collection Care team 📚

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67,524 views • 3 years ago

Tomorrow is our 50th birthday (!) We couldn't do all we do without our incredible partners and supporters. The Blavatnik Honresfield Library was saved for the nation by some incredible collaboration (and generosity). 🎥 Watch the full 35 minute film:

Tomorrow is our 50th birthday (!) We couldn't do all we do without our incredible partners and supporters. The Blavatnik Honresfield Library was saved for the nation by some incredible collaboration (and generosity). 🎥 Watch the full 35 minute film:

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51,622 views • 3 years ago

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we’re looking to the future. From our passionate staff, to our friends @LemnSissay & Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓 NICE 爷爷, our partnerships with libraries around the world, and you, our readers, we can't wait to see what the next 50 years hold. #WeAre50

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we’re looking to the future. From our passionate staff, to our friends @LemnSissay & Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓 NICE 爷爷, our partnerships with libraries around the world, and you, our readers, we can't wait to see what the next 50 years hold. #WeAre50

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49,372 views • 3 years ago

Everything, forever 💾 10 years ago, we began collecting the UK’s digital publications. Billions of files, millions of websites & more than 838,000 digital books in an ever-growing collection of digital content for use by researchers now & well into the future. #LegalDeposit2023

Everything, forever 💾 10 years ago, we began collecting the UK’s digital publications. Billions of files, millions of websites & more than 838,000 digital books in an ever-growing collection of digital content for use by researchers now & well into the future. #LegalDeposit2023

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44,301 views • 3 years ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Telegraph Step into the realms of fantasy as they’ve never been chronicled before. Where will your journey lead? Fantasy: Realms of Imagination opens today: Supported by Wayland Games & UnwinCharitableTrust

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Telegraph Step into the realms of fantasy as they’ve never been chronicled before. Where will your journey lead? Fantasy: Realms of Imagination opens today: Supported by Wayland Games & UnwinCharitableTrust

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20,583 views • 2 years ago

'As a kid, I spent half of my time in fairy tale books. I was enthralled by their murky, fickle world...' We sat down with our Fantasy exhibition artist Sveta Dorosheva to delve into the universe she illustrated and the folk tales that inspire her: ✍

'As a kid, I spent half of my time in fairy tale books. I was enthralled by their murky, fickle world...' We sat down with our Fantasy exhibition artist Sveta Dorosheva to delve into the universe she illustrated and the folk tales that inspire her: ✍

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19,964 views • 2 years ago

We've reached the target for our conservation appeal! Take a closer look at one of the items we’ll be conserving, which gives an insight into the imprisonment of Mary, Queen of Scots.

We've reached the target for our conservation appeal! Take a closer look at one of the items we’ll be conserving, which gives an insight into the imprisonment of Mary, Queen of Scots.

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10,220 views • 1 year ago

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