One object, many stories: Mourning brooch
Watch this intriguing panel discussion led by Kaz Cooke, focusing on one object from the Library's collection: a Victorian-era mourning brooch.
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Watch this intriguing panel discussion led by Kaz Cooke, focusing on one object from the Library's collection: a Victorian-era mourning brooch.
Step inside London’s world-renowned V&A with the museum's keeper of Word and Image, Julius Bryant.
Enjoy a performance from the songbook of S M Tagore, performed by an ensemble of renowned Indian and Western musicians.
Watch as models dressed in printed crinolines inspired by our historic Press Dress parade through the Library.
Join this fun and informative romp around our Library facilities with the Royal Society for Questions & Curiosity.
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Steven Kafkarisos speaks about the Library's military history collection in a talk presented during Family History Feast 2013.
Go behind the scenes with librarian Paul Dee to learn how he finds the answer to a research query from Switzerland.
Explore the Library’s diverse range of vinyl records, posters, comics and other weird pop culture items.
Say abracadabra and discover the magical collection of conjurer WG Alma.
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