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Creative research
See how artists and writers have engaged with the collection in imaginative and creative ways.
Chino Otsuka
Explore ideas of memory and identity, home and belonging with fine art photographer Chino Otsuka.
Enter Chino Otsuka
Homeward Bound
Join artist Lizzie Ridout as she hunts through the collection for domestic objects from the past, seeking both the mundane and the bizarre. 
A Little Dust Whispered
Explore evocative pieces from the manuscript reading room with artist and writer Rachel Lichtenstein. 
Sweet Temptation
Here the world's first 'international confectionary historian' chooses his favourite sweet-related sources from the BL collection. |  |
HOMOFONIA
Listen to extracts of ‘nonsense’ English and explore ideas of language with performance artist Ming Wong. 
Magical Worlds
Examine the nature of magic whilst casting incredible spells with Creative Researcher and playwright Diane Samuels. 
Research skills
Creative research is a constant process of seeking and questioning. Find out more about our approach to research here. |
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Learning news
Timelines: sources from history is a new interactive resource that allows students and teachers to explore 800 years of collection items from the British Library chronologically.
Two conferences aimed at leaders in education, children’s services and heritage sectors will support the launch of the Ofsted Citizenship Report, ‘Citizenship Established’.
