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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

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

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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

Des Cowley on artists’ books

What are artists’ books and why are there so many in the Library’s Rare Printed collections?

25 Oct 2011 Duration: 2:55

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