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The latest news from the British Library press office. James Cook: The Voyages opens 27 April 2018.

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    Not even an errant fire alarm could derail a fascinating debate tonight: ‘the state of the commonwealth’ chaired by with , Lord Boateng, and Philip Murphy

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  2. 13 hours ago

    Readers and visitors may now re-enter - thanks for your patience and our apologies for the inconvenience.

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    Staff are now re-entering - Readers & visitors will follow shortly. Many thanks for your patience during this evacuation.

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    The fire alarm is currently being reset following the evacuation. We expect to re-occupy the building in stages soon.

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    Fire brigade are in attendance. Once they have checked the building we will provide an update.

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    The has been evacuated following a fire alarm activation. Please follow for updates and RT.

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    Apr 18

    We're very excited that our project has been extended until 2021! Another three years and c 900,000 further digital images in partnership with and

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  8. Apr 18

    British Library and Qatar National Library extend partnership to digitise 900,000 more images of Gulf history:

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  9. Apr 16

    Another insightful article on ' "In Search of Frankenstein", on display , from (British Journal of Photography) 🏔️

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    Apr 14

    Beautiful spread in today's Guardian Review on 's new exhibition In Search of Frankenstein.

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    Apr 13

    Visit the alpine landscape which inspired Frankenstein. 's photography 200 years later explores the environmental & social issues of our time through the lens of Shelley’s novel. This new exhibition in our free Second Floor Gallery opens today

    © Chloe Dewe Mathews from the series In Search of Frankenstein
    © Chloe Dewe Mathews from the series In Search of Frankenstein
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    Apr 13

    Tim Marlow's Must-See Museum Shows: James Cook: at the | Sotheby's

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    Apr 12

    Such a pleasure to launch new show In Search of Frankenstein tonight. See Sean O'Hagan piece

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    Apr 12

    Unfortunately due to health reasons Jack Monroe is unable to attend tonight's event, Cooking on a Bootstrap. The event is still going ahead and we look forward to welcoming Joanna Blythman in conversation with Polly Russell on food and social responsibility.

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  15. Apr 12

    Check out this in-depth coverage by the 's Sean O'Hagan of ' "In Search of Frankenstein". The 's free Second Floor Gallery display officially opens tomorrow (April 13) and runs to July 1

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    Apr 12

    Do you have a project idea which uses digital collections & data? Why not apply for our new Digital Research support service , where you can get up to 5 days help to develop your ideas?

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  17. Apr 12

    We've made a nautical debut in with our upcoming major exhibition James Cook: The Voyages ⛵️⚓️

    This  exhibition will mark 250 year since ship Endeavour left Plymouth
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  18. Apr 11

    Yesterday the 's featured in the discussing Shanghai Library's exhibition, "Where Great Writers Gather: Treasures of the British Library", open until April 15. Read here 📖📖:

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    Apr 9

    This Thursday I am doing a talk with the excellent at the on the politics of food, the long term health consequences of austerity, the class problem with the sugar tax, and more. You can come along:

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  20. Apr 6

    Did you catch our curator, Stephen Cleary, discussing our Listen exhibition, the sound archive, and on 's Arts Show with Anneka Rice? If not catch it below at 24:16. 🎧🎹🎚️🎛️💿

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