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.

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
Explore literary treasures, everyday ephemera, and the complex history
of the English language, with unique texts from the British Library
collection. |
History & Citizenship
From medieval pattern books to Punk Rock fanzines, these resources
cover a fascinating range of historical, social and cultural topics. |
Arts & Images
From the beautiful to the bizarre, explore the many ways in which
visual images communicate ideas. |
Culture & Knowledge
Think about truth, lies and libraries, and examine images, stories and
ideas from around the world. |
Creative research
See how artists and writers have engaged with the collection in
imaginative and creative ways. |
Teachers' Area
Find out about workshops, school trips, exhibitions and the British
Library’s learning approach. |
View scenes from medieval life in this fascinating exhibition.
Artist Lizzie Ridout will help you draw inspiration from extraordinary items in the Library's collection.
The British Library officially launches its new Learning website.