Join us on Gravesend Town Pier on Sunday 22 June for a free banner making workshop with @memphishennessy as part of our 'Routes to Protest' workshop celebrating the role of the Thames Estuary in the 1381 Peasants' Revolt: www.visitgravesend.co.uk/events/estua... #EstuaryAnthology

We are looking forward to the new treasures of the British Library event on 19 September 2024. Here is the programme. Book your tickets here: thebritishlibraryculturalevents.seetickets.com/event/new-tr...

The remarkable correspondence of music publishers George Augener acquired by @britishlibrary earlier this year: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCiD... The Augener collection will feature in our #BLPlaylist on 19 Sept. Get your tickets now! thebritishlibraryculturalevents.seetickets.com/event/new-tr...

Bond in the BL! Among new treasures of the British Library presented in the #BLPlaylist on 19 September 2024 at 7.30pm will be letters between Ian Fleming and hius wife Ann: blogs.bl.uk/english-and-... Book your ticket now to hear more! thebritishlibraryculturalevents.seetickets.com/event/new-tr...

Come and hear Fiona Sampson discussing the British Library's exciting new acquisition of intimate letters by Elizabeth Barrett Browning at our 'New Treasures of the British Library' event on 19 September. Get your ticket now! thebritishlibraryculturalevents.seetickets.com/event/new-tr...

New open access publication by People of 1381 team: 'Soldier and Speaker: Sir Richard Waldegrave's Interactions with the Court of Chivalry and Peasants' Revolt' in volume in honour of @AnneAgincourt : openaccess.boydellandbrewercms.com/publications...

Among discoveries @britishlibrary to be discussed on 19 Sept by @TracyBorman & @HelenAHeritage are censored sections of Camden's Annals, revealed using digital imaging, providing new insights into Elizabeth I. Book your ticket now: thebritishlibraryculturalevents.seetickets.com/event/new-tr...

On 19 September 2024, the British Library Collections Trust is organising an evening celebrating new treasures of the British Library - a #BLplaylist. Come and join us! Tickets are pay what you can. thebritishlibraryculturalevents.seetickets.com/event/new-tr...

Good news - remote pre-ordering and many other things are going to be restored at the British Library over the next month.

Still a long way to go, but thanks to BL staff for all their work in getting things running again!
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British Library confirms remote ordering will be available from end of September & 1,000 digitised manuscripts also available at same time. No sign yet of online MSS catalogue or ESTC. Digital copies of recent publications available in other libraries but not in London.
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The People of 1381 team are devastated by the tragic news of Helen Snelson's death. Helen was an immense support to the project, endlessly generous and helpful in developing our public engagement. The historical community will desperately miss her. A terrible loss.

The British Library Collections Trust is organising a fascinating evening showcasing recent acquisitions by the British Library on 19 September at 7pm: New Treasures of the British Library: a Playlist. Please come and repost: thebritishlibraryculturalevents.seetickets.com/event/new-tr...