British Library Collection

Anglo-Saxon 10th century world map
Anglo-Saxon world map, dating from the 10th century. East is top. This map of the known world was probably produced by an Irish monk

Reading Room of the Great Library at the British Museum seen from the Entrance, c1935. The circular Reading Room of the British Museum in central London was designed by Sydney Smirke (1798-1877)

Reaping and binding sheaves (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Artist: Anonymous
Reaping and binding sheaves (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Found in the collection of British Library

The red angels of Mars and the golden angels of the sun. ?From "The Sworn Book of... 15th century
The red angels of Mars and the golden angels of the sun. ?From "The Sworn Book of Honorius" (BL Royal 17 A), 15th century. Found in the Collection of the British Library

Angels of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun and Venus, 15th century. Creator: Unknown artist
Angels of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun and Venus. From "The Sworn Book of Honorius" (BL Royal 17 A), 15th century. Found in the Collection of the British Library

Harun al-Rashid and the inside a hammam (From a Manuscript of the Khamsa of Nizami), c. 1495. Found in the collection of British Library

Moses receiving the tablets of law (Miniature from the Moutier-Grandval Bible), ca 830-ca 840. Artist: Anonymous
Moses receiving the tablets of law (Miniature from the Moutier-Grandval Bible), ca 830-ca 840. Found in the collection of British Library

The Siege of the Castle of Mortagne, near Bordeaux, in 1377 (aus Recueil des croniques d Engleterre Artist: Anonymous)
The Siege of the Castle of Mortagne, near Bordeaux, in 1377 (aus Recueil des croniques d Engleterre von Jean de Wavrin), ca. 1470-1480. Found in the collection of British Library

Peasants ploughing (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Artist: Anonymous
Peasants ploughing (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Found in the collection of British Library

British Library, Kings Cross, London, England, UK

Reading Room in the British Museum, London (coloured engraving)
5197961 Reading Room in the British Museum, London (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reading Room in the British Museum)

View of the new library at the British Museum, c. 1830 (litho)
5890796 View of the new library at the British Museum, c.1830 (litho) by Whittock, Nathaniel (1791-1860); length: 20 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Catalogue of the British Museum (engraving)
582451 Catalogue of the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catalogue of the British Museum)

The Arched Room at the British Museum (engraving)
582447 The Arched Room at the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arched Room at the British Museum)

One of the Newspaper Corridors at the British Museum, 1899 (b / w photo)
5227042 One of the Newspaper Corridors at the British Museum, 1899 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

British Museum, The Large Room (engraving)
582449 British Museum, The Large Room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Museum, The Large Room)

The Long Room, The British Museum (engraving)
582450 The Long Room, The British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Long Room, The British Museum)

British Museum, Additional Library (engraving)
582448 British Museum, Additional Library (engraving) by Jewitt, Llewellyn (1816-1886) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Museum)

The Book Galleries, British Museum (engraving)
2799866 The Book Galleries, British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Book Galleries, British Museum)

The Book-Cases at the British Museum (engraving)
654225 The Book-Cases at the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Book-Cases at the British Museum)

First Battle of Panipat, 1526. Miniature from Baburnama, ca 1592. Creator: Anonymous
First Battle of Panipat, 1526. Miniature from Baburnama, ca 1592. Found in the collection of British Library

Charles Martel at the Battle of Tours, ca 1332-1350. Creator: Anonymous
Charles Martel at the Battle of Tours. Miniature from Les Grandes chroniques de France (Royal 16 G VI), ca 1332-1350. Found in the collection of British Library

Girls Dance. Creator: Franchi (detto il Pollino), Cesare (active last quarter of 16th cen
Girls Dance. Found in the Collection of British Library

British Library, 2005. Creator: Ethel Davies
‘ Newton after Blake, by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, 1998, a bronze imaginary depiction scuplture of the 18th century scientist Sir Isaac Newton, located in the piazza of the British Library

Three Estates: Cleric, Knight, and Peasant. From: Image du monde by Aldobrandino of Siena, ca 1285-1286. Found in the Collection of British Library

Construction of an ideal head, c. 1500. Found in the Collection of British Library

The London Gazette, 1674. Found in the Collection of British Library

The Floreffe Bible. Book of Job, c. 1170. Found in the Collection of British Library

Ottoman army of Lala Mustafa Pasha parading before the walls of Tiflis, 1578. From the Nusretname by Mustafa Ali. Found in the Collection of British Library

The preparation of the pulp and papermaking in the Islamic World, 19th century. Found in the Collection of British Library

The author presenting his book to Henry V (from Thomas Hoccleves Regiment of Princes), 15th century Artist: Anonymous
The author presenting his book to Henry V (from Thomas Hoccleves Regiment of Princes), 15th century. Found in the collection of British Library

Madame Elisabeth de France, sister of the King, before the guillotine on 10th May 1794, c. 1795. Found in the collection of British Library

Wicker man (from Britannia Antiqua Illustrata by Aylett Sammes), 1676. Artist: Anonymous
Wicker man (from Britannia Antiqua Illustrata by Aylett Sammes), 1676. Found in the collection of British Library

Two men threshing sheaf (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Artist: Anonymous
Two men threshing sheaf (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Found in the collection of British Library

Peasants ploughing (Miniature from the Cotton MS Tiberius), 11th century. Artist: Anonymous
Peasants ploughing (Miniature from the Cotton MS Tiberius), 11th century. Found in the collection of British Library

The coronation of King Henry III, 13th century. Artist: Anonymous
The coronation of King Henry III, 13th century. Found in the collection of British Library

King John hunting on horseback, 14th century. Artist: Anonymous
King John hunting on horseback, 14th century. Found in the collection of British Library

King Charles VI of France receives the English envoys. From the Jean Froissarts Chroniques, before 1480. Found in the collection of British Library

Feasting at King Arthurs Court, 13th century. Artist: Anonymous
Feasting at King Arthurs Court, 13th century. Found in the collection of British Library

Claudius Ptolemy. Detail of a historiated initial C (Cosmographia), Second Half of the 15th cen Artist: Anonymous
Claudius Ptolemy. Detail of a historiated initial C (Cosmographia), Second Half of the 15th cen.. Found in the collection of the British Library

The Dunhuang Star map, ca 700. Artist: Anonymous master
The Dunhuang Star map, ca 700. Found in the collection of the British Library

Discourse on Geomancy, ca 1685. Artist: Anonymous
Discourse on Geomancy, ca 1685. Found in the collection of British Library

Page from the Benedictional of St. Ethelwold, c970, (1902). From the collection of the British Library, London. From Social England, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

The Dangers of the Sea (MS. Harl. 4751), 13th century, (1902). From the collection of the British Library, London. From Social England, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Headdresses in the Fifteenth Century (MS. Roy. 15 E. v. ), 15th century, (1903)
Headdresses in the Fifteenth Century (MS. Roy. 15 E. v.), 15th century, (1903). Manuscript held by the British Library, London. From Social England, Volume II, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S

The Cottoniana or Anglo-Saxon Map (MS Tib. BV), c995, (1903)
The Cottoniana or Anglo-Saxon Map (MS Tib BV), c995, (1903). The map is part of the 11th century illuminated manuscript Cotton Tiberius, held by the British Library, London

Fac-Simile of Letter by Cromwell to Lenthall, announcing Victory of Naseby, 1649, (1845). Artist: Oliver Cromwell
Fac-Simile of Letter by Cromwell to Lenthall, announcing Victory of Naseby, 1649, (1845). After an original letter by Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), to Lenthall Speaker of the House of Commons

The Reading Room at the British Museum, London, c1903 (1903). The Reading Room was designed by Sydney Smirke (1798-1877). Construction began in 1854 and was completed in 1857

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Step into the world of knowledge and history at the British Library, a treasure trove of intellectual wonders. With its rich collection spanning centuries, this iconic institution is a sanctuary for scholars and enthusiasts alike. Transport yourself to the 10th century as you marvel at the Anglo-Saxon world map, a testament to ancient cartography's ingenuity. The Reading Room of the Great Library at the British Museum beckons with its grandeur, offering an ambiance that fuels curiosity and sparks inspiration. Delve into medieval artistry with "Reaping and binding sheaves" from the Luttrell Psalter. Created by an anonymous artist around 1330, it captures a moment frozen in time—a glimpse into rural life during that era. Located in Kings Cross, London, England, UK, the British Library stands as a beacon of knowledge amidst bustling city streets. Its walls hold countless stories waiting to be discovered by avid readers and researchers alike. Take a journey back in time through captivating engravings such as "View of the new library at the British Museum" from c. 1830 or "The Arched Room, " showcasing architectural marvels within this esteemed establishment. Immerse yourself in history with glimpses into daily life like "One of the Newspaper Corridors, " capturing moments frozen in black and white from 1899. Feel transported to another era as you explore rooms like "The Large Room" or "The Long Room, " where shelves upon shelves house literary treasures awaiting exploration. Witness how knowledge was cataloged meticulously through generations with images like "Catalogue of the British Museum. " Marvel at how books were preserved throughout time within spaces like "British Museum Additional Library. " Whether you are an academic seeking scholarly resources or simply curious about our collective past, let your imagination soar within these hallowed halls—the British Library invites you on an unforgettable journey through human history.