John Ritblat Gallery - Treasures of British Library
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The John Ritblat Gallery contains a permanent display of over 200 of the British Library's greatest treasures. It includes documents which made and recorded history, sacred texts from the world's religions, masterpieces of illumination, landmarks of printing, great works of literature and music, and major advances in science and map-making. The items on display include: Magna Carta, Lindisfarne Gospels, Sherborne Missal, Barcelona Hagadah, Gutenberg Bible, and the Notebook of Leonardo da Vinci. Manuscripts by some of Britain's most well-known authors are also on display. Notable entries include Jane Austen, George Eliot and Charles Dickens, Shakespeare's 'First Folio', 'Alice's Adventures Under Ground' and Jane Austen's 'History of England'. Also exhibited are manuscript scores by many well-known and much loved composers such as Mozart, Handel, Chopin, Beethoven, and The Beatles. There's also the chance to hear a small selection of audio recordings from the National Sound Archive collections, including Florence Nightingale (1890) and James Joyce reading from 'Ulysses' (1924). John Ritblat Gallery - Treasures of British Library events
Writing Britain: Wastelands To Wonderlands
TIMES Various Times PRICING £9, child Free, NUS/disabled/unwaged £5, OAP £7
Spanning the writings of Geoffrey Chaucer to the modern-day musings of J G Ballard, this exhibition featuring letters, photographs, song lyrics, manuscripts and more, looks at how the British landscape has permeated literary works.
Poetry From The Greek Olympics: Talk
TIMES 7pm-8.30pm PRICING £9.50, concs £7
Dr Armand D'Angour, Professor Edith Hall and Professor Patrick McGuinness discuss the games' poetic legacy.
The Marlowe Papers: Shakespeare, Authorship And Identity: Talk
TIMES 6.30pm-8pm PRICING £6, concs £4
Poet Ros Barber discusses her verse novel with scholar Bill Leahy and writer Will Self.
Show-And-Tell With Leverhulme Artist In Residence Christopher Green: Reading
TIMES 1pm-2pm PRICING Free
Readings and songs based on the artist's residency.
A Sense Of Place: Panel Discussion
TIMES 6.30pm-8pm PRICING £7.50, concs £5
A discussion about place and geographical imagination in writing.
Europe's Oldest Book: Workshop (Over 6s)
TIMES 6th June, 7th June and 8th June 2012 - 11am-3pm PRICING Free
An art session based on the St Cuthbert Gospel.
The World Of Jorge Amado: Conference
TIMES 9.30am-5pm PRICING Free
Talks and discussions about the Brazilian writer's work.
The World Of Jorge Amado: Panel Discussion
TIMES 6.30pm-7.45pm PRICING Free
A panel discussion about Brazilian culture and the author's work.
Iain Banks And Kim Stanley Robinson In Conversation: Talk
TIMES 3.30pm-5pm PRICING £7.50, concs £5
The sci-fi authors discuss the works.
American Presidential Elections: Model Of Democracy Or Flawed System': Talk
TIMES 9.30am-5pm PRICING £10
Political consultants Celinda Lake, Ed Goeas and Tom Edmonds discuss the US presidential elections.
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What's On Today Near John Ritblat Gallery - Treasures Of British Library Writing Britain: Wastelands To Wonderlands Exhibitions | Until 25th September 2012 British Library At John Ritblat Gallery - Treasures Of British Library Spanning the writings of Geoffrey Chaucer to the modern-day musings of J G Ballard, this exhibition featuring letters, photographs, song ...More The Triumph Of Pleasure: Vauxhall Gardens 1729-1786 Exhibitions | Until 9th September 2012 The Foundling Museum 9 minutes walk from John Ritblat Gallery - Treasures Of British Library Paintings, engravings, objects and manuscripts from private and public collections, exploring the relationship between the gardens and the cultural landscape ...More Wellcome Collection Exhibitions | Until 31st December 2012 Wellcome Collection 10 minutes walk from John Ritblat Gallery - Treasures Of British Library A look at the human condition through two permanent exhibitions, rotating temporary exhibitions and a well respected library....More Brains: The Mind As Matter Exhibitions | Until 17th June 2012 Wellcome Collection 10 minutes walk from John Ritblat Gallery - Treasures Of British Library More than 150 artefacts highlighting the physicality of the brain and the human desire to manipulate the organ, including videos, ...More Reflex Exhibitions | Until 31st December 2013 Wellcome Collection 10 minutes walk from John Ritblat Gallery - Treasures Of British Library An installation by rAndom International transforming the windows of the building into the habitat of a light-based organism....More Tunnel Boat Trips Kids Events | Until 27th May 2012 London Canal Museum 10 minutes walk from John Ritblat Gallery - Treasures Of British Library Travel by boat through the Islington tunnel....More Guided Tour Of The Medicine Man Gallery Tours | Until 27th May 2012 Wellcome Collection 10 minutes walk from John Ritblat Gallery - Treasures Of British Library ...More The Bacchae Theatre | Until 28th May 2012 Teatro Technis 11 minutes walk from John Ritblat Gallery - Treasures Of British Library Resuscitate Theatre presents Euripedes's drama in a production that combines puppetry, physical theatre and live action....More Charles Dickens Museum Reading Group Exhibitions | Until 19th July 2012 Charles Dickens Museum 14 minutes walk from John Ritblat Gallery - Treasures Of British Library If you're a fan of the great literary genius Charles Dickens and love nothing more than a good natter over ...More Throwing Up, Dana Jade, Zoetrope Concerts | On 27th May 2012 The Lexington 15 minutes walk from John Ritblat Gallery - Treasures Of British Library Indie-pop by the London-based band....More
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