The art of staying local

Travel is overrated anyway ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View in browser]( The British Library For research, inspiration and enjoyment [What's on]( [Business]( [Research]( [Learning]( [Shop]( [Support us]( We get around so you don't have to If there is one positive we can take from lockdown it’s that everyone is coming to ‘love local’ and discover new things to appreciate about their area. And as the national library, we certainly get into the nooks and crannies of the UK: from exploring the tradition of [turnip lanterns on the Isle of Man]( to the complexities of [Geordie dialect grammar](. With sites in London and Yorkshire, we’ve been hard at work over lockdown to ensure no part of the nation is neglected. Whether you’re in need of a dose of culture from our [partner libraries](, some business wisdom from our [regional Business & IP Centres (BIPC)]( or just want to unwind with our [digital events programme](, there’s something for you wherever you are. [Unfinished Business in libraries across the UK]( Hats off to your public library Libraries across the country have adapted to lockdown measures to offer an array of online events including conversations with local historians and activists, creative workshops and themed book groups. Find out about some of the innovative ways they’ve been bringing our [Unfinished Business: The Fight for Women’s Rights]( exhibition to life up and down the country. [Palaces for the people]( Lindisfarne Gospels on tour [Discover the Lindisfarne Gospels]( We’re pleased to announce that the [Lindisfarne Gospels](, the most spectacular surviving manuscript from Anglo-Saxon England, will go on display in the North East of England in 2022. This beautifully illuminated manuscript will feature in a new exhibition at the Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle, with a supporting exhibition at neighbouring Newcastle City Library. [Begin the journey]( [Listen to a songbird]( The great indoors We’ve all found ourselves seeking solace in the parks, gardens and forests on our doorsteps. And you can bring the outdoors in with our new season of digital events inspired by nature. Guests include Ray Mears, Brian Cox and Helen Macdonald. All events are free or no more than £7.50. [Follow the birdsong]( [Digesting History]( An Anglo-Saxon feast Together with Sheffield Libraries and Poet in the City, we’re hosting a digital dinner that you can join wherever you are, on Tuesday 25 February. Inspired by our 2018 exhibition Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms: Art, Word, War, expect a night of recipes, riddles and rhymes. Free but cutlery not included. [Take a bite]( [Discover our BIPC]( Get business savvy Thinking of starting a business or need support on your entrepreneurial journey? We’re here for you. Our network of local and regional BIPC centres across the UK is on hand to help you start, transform and future-proof your business. Access webinars, resources and tailored advice online. [Start here]( [Children's activities]( Creativity for kids Last summer over 400 children from Edinburgh to Dorset made a tiny tale for our [National Library of Miniature Books](. Making a miniature book is just one of the free creative activities on [Discovering Children’s Books]( – a treasure chest of entertainment for anyone home schooling right now. [Peek inside]( Treat yourself to something from our shop [Blue Map Enamel Mug]( Blue Map Enamel Mug £10.00 [Shop now]( [Map of Great Britain print]( Map of Great Britain print £25.00 [Shop now]( [Weird Woods: Tales from the Haunted Forests of Britain]( Weird Woods: Tales from the Haunted Forests of Britain £8.99 [Shop now]( [Atlas: A World of Maps from the British Library]( Atlas: A World of Maps from the British Library £30.00 [Shop now]( [Donate today]( Support the Library The British Library is a charity. Your support helps us keep a world of ideas and inspiration open for everyone. [Donate today]( Join the conversation [British Library Facebook]( [British Library Twitter]( [British Library Instagram]( [British Library YouTube]( © 2020 British Library. 96 Euston Road, London. NW1 2DB. [View our privacy policy](. [Contact us]( • [View Online]( • [Unsubscribe](