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Arts & Images
From the beautiful to the bizarre, explore the many ways in which visual images communicate ideas.
 Mapping HistoryJourney to bizarre lands and discover that there is often more to a map than meets the eye - these maps tell strange and fascinating tales.  Why Write?Trace the history of the written word, and find an amazing mixture of marks, symbols, drawings and signs. | |  Bodies of KnowledgeFrom cabinets of curiosity to x-ray machines, these beautiful images of the body reveal the thoughts of different cultures throughout history.  Sacred BookMake your own artist's book, drawing inspiration from the 8th century manuscript, The Lindisfarne Gospels. |
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Learning news
Teachers are invited to a private view of the British Library's upcoming exhibition, Taking Liberties: the struggle for Britain's freedoms and rights.
A competition for local children, celebrating 10 years of the British Library at St Pancras.
