Learning at the British Library

The British Library offers an exciting programme of workshops, activities and resources for teachers and learners of all ages. Explore a wealth of source material online or plan a visit.

Language & Literature

Language and Literature

Explore literary treasures, everyday ephemera, and the complex history of the English language, with unique texts from the British Library.
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History

History and Citizenship

From medieval pattern books to Punk Rock fanzines, these resources cover a fascinating range of historical, social and cultural topics.
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Citizenship

Citizenship

From debates about our rights and responsibilities to tips on running a successful campaign, explore our interactive Citizenship resources.
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Arts & Images

Art & Images

From the beautiful to the bizarre, explore the many ways in which visual images communicate ideas.
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Culture & Knowledge

Culture & Knowledge

Think about truth, lies and libraries, and examine images, stories and ideas from around the world.
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Creative research

Creative Research

See how artists and writers have engaged with the collection in imaginative and creative ways.
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Visits & Workshops

Teachers' area

Find out about free workshops, tours and activities for learning groups and families.
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Learning news

New interactive history timeline

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.

Citizenship Established

Two conferences aimed at leaders in education, children’s services and heritage sectors will support the launch of the Ofsted Citizenship Report, ‘Citizenship Established’.