Our winter warmers from medieval bestiaries to internet icons

All the latest news for January from the British Library [View Online] / [Unsubscribe] [News] [British Library] News [What's On] [Business] [Research] [Learning] [Shop] [Support Us] [Visit our Website »] . Dear {NAME} . Happy New Year! Here are some highlights from the Library to kickstart your 2017. Latest news . . [New dates for your diary with our Winter season of events] [New dates for your diary with our Winter season of events] Speakers include Grayson Perry, Derren Brown, Nina Conti and Carol Ann Duffy. From maps and stage craft to decadent literature and poetry, there's something for everyone this season. [Find out more] Gift ideas from our Shop . . [Charcoal Faux Fur Collar] [Charcoal Faux Fur Collar] [Was £35. Now £24.50] [Buy now] [Original 1227 Anglepoise Desk Lamp] [Original 1227 Anglepoise Desk Lamp] [Was £150. Now £120] [Buy now] [Smoked Whiskey Decanter] [Smoked Whiskey Decanter] [Was £10. Now £5] [Buy now] [Icicle Necklace] [Icicle Necklace] [Was £16. Now £11.20] [Buy now] [Browse our Shop] . . [Teacher event on 20th-century history] [Teacher event on 20th-century history] Gain fresh insights and new perspectives on this tumultuous era at our one-day course featuring sessions on the Cold War and First World War. In partnership with The Historical Association. [Find out more] [Professional development opportunities for PhD researchers] [Professional development opportunities for PhD researchers] Apply for one of our forthcoming PhD placements. These specially-selected projects for researchers will help you develop and put transferable skills and expertise into practice. [Find out more] [Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Internet Icons] [Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Internet Icons] Find out how to grow a digital business with the founders of Deliciously Ella, Bloom & Wild, Unruly and SpareRoom. [Book now] Latest blogs . . [ 'Honk, Conk and Squacket'... anyone?] 'Honk, Conk and Squacket'... anyone? Fabulous and forgotten sound-words [Read more] [Mapping a post-war utopian vision] Mapping a post-war utopian vision Based on a treaty by Churchill and Roosevelt [Read more] [Members' Room and other benefits] Members' Room and other benefits Become a Member for a year of unique experiences [Read more] [Fantastic beasts in our collection] Fantastic beasts in our collection Medieval depictions of centaurs and dragons [Read more] More news . . Maps do not always show real places. Our #BLMaps curator explores fantasy maps with imaginary and real-life influences [Read more] 6 January marks Epiphany, Shakespeare’s inspiration for Twelfth Night [Read more] Virginia Woolf was born on 25 January 1882. Learn how she explores the theme of gender in Mrs Dalloway [Read more] [Maps and the 20th Century: Drawing the Line] Enjoyed this newsletter? Want to tell your friends? Share your e-newsletter via email or the social channels below, or you can always [tell us what you think ›] [Twitter] [Facebook] © 2015 British Library. 96 Euston Road, London. NW1 2DB. View our privacy statement [here]. [View Online] / [Unsubscribe]