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From us to you ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View in browser]( The British Library For research, inspiration and enjoyment [British Library logo]( [Researchers at tables in the Library's public area]( Dear {NAME} We miss you. We know it’s been said a lot recently but we really do. We miss the hum of inspired people, minds buzzing with ideas. We miss knowing that right now, someone somewhere in the Library is writing the next best-selling novel, planning the start-up of their new business, or discovering something that will change all our lives. But it’s not just us is it? We hope the feeling is mutual. So if you’re missing our Reading Rooms, our exhibitions and events, our helpful reference team or even just the familiarity of the queue at opening time, here’s a little something from us to keep you going until we can say hello again face to face. [The Library entrance hall]( A journey of discovery It was a sad moment for us all standing in an empty Library after our last users left back in March. When the time is right we can’t wait to welcome you back but, for now, we’ve put together some alternative ways to explore our iconic St Pancras building – perhaps in a way you never have before. Ever noticed our portholes, gangways and our very own funnel? No? You’ve obviously had your head down in a book… [Set sail >]( [An manuscript inside the Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition]( A History of Magic from home According to Ron, Hermione Granger’s mantra is ‘When in doubt, go to the library’. Naturally we couldn’t agree more. You may not be able to come to our exhibitions but you can revisit our much-loved show Harry Potter: A History of Magic. Get a closer look at J K Rowling’s drafts, uncover the real stories behind subjects studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and find your favourite fantastic beast. [Cast a spell >]( [A portrait of Mary Wollstonecraft]( A party just for you 27 April marked the birthday of Enlightenment hero Mary Wollstonecraft. We didn’t want to miss out on celebrating the day with you so we hosted a virtual birthday bash to remember. Listen to our brand new podcast with guests Lady Hale and Dan Snow, alongside historians Professor Emma Clery, campaigner Bee Rowlatt, actress Saffron Burrows and musician Jade Ellins to honour the foremother of feminism. [Your invitation >]( [A group picture of the British Library reference team]( A mission impossible They may not be in the building but those of you who know and miss our Reference team will be unsurprised to learn that they are still determined to keep the nation researching. And to answer as many of your enquiries as possible they’ve extended their opening hours too. So when one researcher set them a mission: to track down a particular image of the Hereford Mappa Mundi – the largest known medieval map – they went the extra mile (virtually) to help. [This email will self-destruct in five seconds >]( [Jack Dorsey on stage with Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon]( A date with Jack Dorsey If you were disappointed by the cancellation of one of our biggest event seasons yet then you weren’t alone. We’re busy rescheduling as many as we can but this brief pause has given us a chance to look back at the fantastic events we’ve held. Two years ago founder of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, talked to Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon. Didn’t catch it first time? Hear what he had to say about overcoming difficulties, the economy and his journey to disrupting industries on a global scale. [Take your seat >]( [Illustrated poster for Unfinished Business exhibition]( Some unfinished business Last month we would have opened [Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women’s Rights](. Perhaps with a title like this we should have known that the exhibition would have been unfinished too. Fortunately it will now launch later this year but, in the meantime, the issue of women’s rights has been thrown into sharp relief by the current pandemic. Polly Russell reflects on why the fight for women’s rights is more important than ever. [The fight goes on >]( This email may look a little different as we’ve recently changed our email service provider to improve our communications with you. This means our emails will also now come from a different email address. To keep receiving updates from us please ensure you add this new address to your safe senders list which will prevent our emails going into your spam folder. Join the conversation © 2020 British Library. 96 Euston Road, London. NW1 2DB. [View our privacy policy](. [Contact us]( • [View Online]( • [Unsubscribe](