We offer a range of free workshops for Secondary and Further Education groups which use our gallery spaces to develop creative thinking, visual and verbal literacy and research skills.
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In this exhibition, you will discover the hidden jewel in the British Library’s collection: a unique treasure trove of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts.
Charles Dickens: Lecture series for AS, A-Level and IB students
Hear from authors, actors and academics in our forthcoming lecture series on Dickens and 19th century Gothic literature aimed at A Level English students.
Ideal for a first visit, this cross-curricular, creative workshop introduces students to the concept of research.
Using the original manuscripts on display in the British Library’s treasures gallery, students will explore the processes of writing, re-drafting and editing.
Exploring English workshops offer students the opportunity to develop skills in language analysis and interpretation.
Led by British Library research staff, experts in English accents and dialects, this session introduces ways of analysing spoken English.
A creative writing workshop using collection items and experimental techniques to inspire new work.
A workshop that encourages participants to find their own connections with magnificent sacred texts from eight different religions.
Designed to support ESOL learners at entry levels E2, E3, L1 and L2, this creative workshop introduces participants to the British Library and our exciting collection of ‘treasures’ on display.
Drawing on a wide range of collection items, this interactive workshop focuses on the auditory environment as we experience it both in everyday life and in music.
