Clod Magazine editors in the British Library studio

Earlier this year, the Library was delighted to host a series of recording sessions with the four co-editors of Clod Magazine. For those of you who don’t already know, Clod is an independent magazine, founded in Luton in 1987, and now approaching its 40th issue. It appears irregularly, with publication…

Narrative Structures: England’s Literary History in 11 Places

Discover the historic sites in England where famous writers found their inspiration.

6 Historic Places That Inspired Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings

Catch a glimpse of Middle-Earth at these listed historical sites in England.

Recording of the week: A poem by Jack Carey (1923-2001)

Above: Jack Carey in 1957. Photo copyright © Neil Hornick Jack Carey was an English teacher and poet. His poetry was first published in 1958, in The London Magazine. Further poems were published in a range of journals and anthologies over the years, and his collection Words and Mirrors (1976)…

‘Breathe in, Breathe out’ – a soundscape

Experience a new sound installation, ‘Breathe in, Breathe out’, in the Sir John Ritblat Treasures Gallery at the British Library. The project looks at the positive effects of sound on well-being and relaxation. It is the first in a series of new initiatives in the Treasures Gallery, exploring innovative ways…