One object, many stories: Mourning brooch
Watch this intriguing panel discussion led by Kaz Cooke, focusing on one object from the Library's collection: a Victorian-era mourning brooch.
23 Apr 2015 Duration: 51:30
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Julius Bryant on the Victoria and Albert Museum and its library
Step inside London’s world-renowned V&A with the museum's keeper of Word and Image, Julius Bryant.
23 Mar 2015 Duration: 01:01:23
Sounds of the Bengal Renaissance: The music of Raja Sourindro Mohan Tagore
Enjoy a performance from the songbook of S M Tagore, performed by an ensemble of renowned Indian and Western musicians.
29 Nov 2014 Duration: 01:12:42
Liberty of the press
Watch as models dressed in printed crinolines inspired by our historic Press Dress parade through the Library.
4 Sep 2014 Duration: 05:59
Royal Society for Questions & Curiosity
Join this fun and informative romp around our Library facilities with the Royal Society for Questions & Curiosity.
26 Nov 2013 Duration: 5:24
Steven Kafkarisos on the Library's military history collection
Steven Kafkarisos speaks about the Library's military history collection in a talk presented during Family History Feast 2013.
25 Sep 2013 Duration: 45:15
Paul Dee on answering research queries
Go behind the scenes with librarian Paul Dee to learn how he finds the answer to a research query from Switzerland.
27 Oct 2012 Duration: 2:30
Dermot McCaul on popular culture
Explore the Library’s diverse range of vinyl records, posters, comics and other weird pop culture items.
25 Oct 2011 Duration: 02:50
Dominique Dunstan on the WG Alma Conjuring Collection
Say abracadabra and discover the magical collection of conjurer WG Alma.
25 Oct 2011 Duration: 02:27