All online exhibitions
This is a complete list of all our online exhibitions. Just choose the one you'd like to see. You can then zoom in on the images.
Asia, Pacific & Africa Collections
A portrait of the Indian subcontinent, in 15,000 images from our Asia, Pacific & Africa collections.
Britain and the American Civil War
Photographs, letters and artefacts highlighting Britain's role in the American Civil War
Caribbean views: personal selections by Mike Phillips
Mike Phillips gives his personal response to the Caribbean views exhibition
Caribbean views: the full collection
1,200 items present perspectives on plantation life during the 18th and early 19th centuries
Crace Collection of Maps of London
Over 1200 maps and plans of the capital: a fascinating collection brought together by the Victorian designer, Frederick Crace
Deptford plans and drawings
130 plans and drawings of Deptford uncover history in and around the royal dockyards
Durham: echoes of power
As protectors of the shrine of St Cuthbert and representatives of the crown, the 'Prince Bishops' of Durham enjoyed near regal status
Early photographically illustrated books
Images of Victorian Britain captured in 1,500 original photographic book illustrations
Evanion Collection of ephemera
1,800 printed items from everyday 19th century life collected by the Victorian conjurer, Evanion.
Expressions of Faith
The British Library holds a wealth of sacred manuscripts from around the world - many of them rare
Grimm's Northumberland sketchbooks
Follow the Swiss-born artist Samuel Hieronymus Grimm as he pursues his mission to record 'everything curious' in the life of the County of Castles
Henry VIII: Man and Monarch
Key documents from the life and times of the pious yet bloodthirsty king
Kensington Turnpike Trust drawings
Ride into Regency London through 30 drawings commissioned by the Kensington Turnpike Trust
King George III Topographical Collection
Over 2,500 watercolours, drawings and prints from King George III's vast topographical collection.
Literary landscapes
Contemporary views and maps bring to life the topographical backgrounds to works by six favourite authors.
Ordnance Survey drawings
Original drawings for the Ordnance Survey maps commissioned under threat of French invasion
Philatelic rarities
Some of the world's most intriguing rarities, from our renowned philatelic collections
The Spice Trail: food and flavours from Southeast Asia
Natural history drawings from Indonesia and Malaysia
The unveiling of Britain
Follow the unveiling of Britain through hundreds of maps and views created between 800 and 1600
Victorian popular music
Illustrated sheet music for piano and songs from the heyday of the Victorian Music Hall
