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British Library@britishlibrary.bsky.social · 4h ago

What’s one of the oldest objects you’ve seen that genuinely made you stop and stare? We’ll go first: a copy of Homer’s Odyssey in Ancient Greek, printed in Venice in 1488 that we got to take a look at today 📚

Photograph of a large old book. The book is bound in bright red leather cover which has gold engravings around the edge. In the middle there is also a gold crest, signifying the book is from King George IIIs library. Photograph of inside the book from the previous image. Page shows the first page of Homer’s Odyssey written in Ancient Greek. The pages are visibly old, and are a darker beige with darkened edges.
British Library@britishlibrary.bsky.social · 2d ago

Library and archive professionals – don't miss the EPICo Conference 2026 hosted here at the Library this autumn We’ll be exploring collaborative approaches to the management and preservation of physical library collections From 30 Sept – 2 Oct Find out more and book your place link.bl.uk/epico

Photograph of dozens of old books from the Library's Collection. They mostly have deep red covers, with gold accents and dark brown pages. They are all on shelves, awaiting to be placed on a conveyor belt the Library uses to send items around the Library.
British Library@britishlibrary.bsky.social · 2w ago

Some weekends are made for getting lost in a good book. What's everyone reading this weekend? We need some recs 🖌A Child’s Garden of Verses by Jessie Willcox Smith, 1905 Source: 11650.h.36 frontispiece

Painting of a young girl. She has short tousled brown hair and is wearing a white dress, white tights and black mary jane shoes. She is sat in a window seat, avidly enjoying a book. Around her are more books, ready to be devoured next. Outside the sun shines and is coming in through the window.
British Library@britishlibrary.bsky.social · 3w ago

"St. Swithin's day if thou dost rain, For forty days it will remain. St. Swithin's day if thou be fair, For forty days 'twill rain nae mair." Looks like this heatwave is sticking around a little longer - 40 days of sun here we come ☀️ 🎨Splendor Solis, 1582. Harley 3469, f.33v.

A beautiful painting of a huge bring orange sun looming over a medieval city. In the foreground is a woodland, and surrounding the image is a bright gold border with various birds and frogs, as well as lots of colourful flowers and strawberries. The painting is situated within a book from the 1500s.
British Library@britishlibrary.bsky.social · last mo.

Have you ever wondered what secrets lie in your favourite poet’s notebook? In her latest blog, manuscripts cataloguer, Lara Mayr, discusses the importance of notebooks held in the archive of poet & translator Michael Hamburger & the invaluable insight they offer Read all about it📚 link.bl.uk/blmh

An open notebook showing a handwritten inscription and date on the left-hand side and handwritten poem translation draft on the right, both written in blue ink.An open lined notebook showing a handwritten list of trees, written in black and blue ink, held open by a snake weight.An open notebook showing handwritten dated diary entries written in blue ink, held open by snake weight in bottom left corner.A torn open notebook with damaged edges showing handwritten lists of poems and payments in red, blue and red ink.
British Library@britishlibrary.bsky.social · last mo.

Come and spend the next academic year embedded in our curatorial teams Two exciting fellowships are open to postdoctoral, early-career researchers which can be undertaken over 12-months full-time or part-time equivalent, as part of the Joanna and Graham Barker Fellowship Scheme Find out more👇

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British Library@britishlibrary.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This Refugee Week, explore the history of migration from prehistory to the present day. Our collections and research shed light on the movement of people across time, helping us better understand the journeys, experiences and courage that shape our world. Read more: link.bl.uk/z77 #RefugeeWeek

Researching migration: from prehistory to the present

As Refugee Week begins we provide an insight into interdisciplinary research on Migration Studies in our collections.

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British Library@britishlibrary.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Interrogate and unlock the second largest oral history collection held at the Library, in a doctoral fellowship in collaboration with ‪@researchnt.bsky.social‬ Find out more and apply by Friday 5 June. link.bl.uk/7ts

National Trust Research@researchnt.bsky.social · 3mo ago

📢Funded doctoral placement alert! The @nationaltrust.org.uk and @britishlibrary.bsky.social are looking for a PhD student to work on the National Trust Sound Archive of oral history interviews. 3 months FT or 6 months PT from September. For more info, see www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/r...

British Library@britishlibrary.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Are you an artist interested in working with our collection? Apply for a funded creative fellowship with the Eccles Institute to explore one of two expansive areas of our Americas collection. Find out more 👇

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British Library@britishlibrary.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Tickets are now on sale for Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery, opening this autumn 🕵️ From crossing continents by train to navigating archaeological digs, explore how Christie’s adventures sparked unforgettable stories, ideas and characters. Book now at link.bl.uk/ubb

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