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Preview 200 Years of Pride and Prejudice: Austen to Zombies at the National Library of ScotlandAn original copy of Jane Austen's literary classic, printed 200 years ago, is one of 18 editions on show at an Edinburgh exhibition where visitors can voice their favourite scenes.29 July 2013 -
C24 Feature 40 Years Of The Booker PrizeThis year The Man Booker Prize celebrates its 40th Year. Freay McClelland explores its rich history and examines how it has become one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and the most controversial.11 September 2008 -
News 700 Items From Agatha Christie's Devon House Up For AuctionFans of crime fiction doyenne Agatha Christie will be able to buy items from her Devon home at an auction in Exeter, with half the proceeds going to the National Trust.05 September 2006 -
Preview A Hankering After Ghosts: British Library's Charles Dickens and the SupernaturalTo mark the bicentenary of his birth, the British Library in London goes beyond A Christmas Carol for a new exhibition on Charles Dickens, the supernatural and the macabre.06 December 2011 -
Trail A History of Britain - At the Edge of the World?A History of Britain is the hit BBC History series by Simon Schama. Follow this 24 Hour Museum trail to find out more about British history in museums and galleries throughout the UK.10 November 2000 -
Trail A Lover’s Trail for Valentine's Day: Lost relics and old haunts of passionA Valentine's trail exploring art, letters, books, literature and natural beauty in celebration of our extraordinary passions.11 February 2015 -
News A Study in Scarlet: Stephen Fry and friends mark 125 years of Conan Doyle's Sherlock HolmesSherlock Holmes fans will get a glimpse of a rarely-seen first edition of A Study in Scarlet at Portsmouth City Museum, accompanied by an audio tour voiced by Stephen Fry.23 November 2012 -
Trail A Voyage Round O'Brian's Britain - The Master And Commander Museum TrailA Voyage Round O'Brian's Britain is a tour of UK museums that brings the world of Patrick O'Brian's Jack Aubrey to life.22 November 2003 -
News Agatha Christie's former holiday home Greenway opens to the public for the first time'The loveliest place in the world,' is how world famous crime writer Agatha Christie described her holiday home Greenway, which is now open to the public following a £5.4 million restoration.23 February 2009 -
News Alan Bennett Donates His Literary Archive To The Bodleian Library OxfordAcclaimed playwright, director, actor and author Alan Bennett has presented his literary archive of drafts and other manuscripts as a gift to the Bodleian Library.23 October 2008 -
Preview Alfred, Lord Tennyson inspires The Lady of Shalott set at St Katherine's Heritage CentreCracked mirrors, Knights on horseback and wistful Arthurian legend create a poetic display at the beautiful Lincoln venue.18 March 2011 -
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Review Alice in Wonderland at the British Library: From Disney to counter-culture, an exhibition steeped in historyOn the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll's beloved novel, the British Library celebrates the author and the many interpretations of the story through the years in an exhibition of timelessness, says Angelika Rusbridge.20 November 2015 -
Trail Alice in Wonderland: On the trail of Lewis CarrollWe have found some fabulous rabbit holes to disappear down in our trail of places to visit and websites to explore celebrating Alice in Wonderland and its elusive creator Lewis Carroll.26 February 2010 -
Face to face resources: Guided tour, Taught session (schools), Workshop or activity session, Resource County: Lancashire Ancient GreeksHarris Museum, Art Gallery & Library, PrestonHarris Museum, Art Gallery & Library | Preston
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News Ancient texts from Bodleian and Vatican Libraries available to view onlineA four-year agreement will allow treasures from the Bodleian and Vatican Libraries' collections of Greek, Hebrew and early printed biblical texts to be viewed free online.03 December 2013 -
News Anglo-German deal secures Franz Kafka letters archive for Oxford University's Bodleian LibraryOxford University's Bodleian Libraries have teamed up with a German Library to save letters and postcards by Franz Kafka.04 April 2011 -
Review Aquatopia finds the imaginary rules under the sea at Nottingham ContemporaryOctopi and their many subaqautic neighbours star in a new group show in the East Midlands. Mark Sheerin immerses himself.24 July 2013 -
News Archive discovery brings colourful life of Shakespeare's rival Ben Jonson into focusAs new Hollywood Shakespeare movie Anonymous ignites debate about the Bard's plays, an archive discovery shines more light on the life of his contemporary Ben Jonson.26 October 2011 -
News Arthur Conan Doyle notebook containing first ever lines of Sherlock Holmes goes on showA notebook described as "very precious" by Arthur Conan Doyle's son, used when the author practised medicine in Southsea during the 1880s, is revealed by the Museum of London.10 November 2014
