The British Library contains many
millions of books, manuscripts, maps, newspapers, magazines,
patents, music scores, sound recordings, photographs
and stamps.
Here are just 15 wonderful treasures, chosen to show the
range of our unique collections. You can read a brief
description of an item, view an enlarged image and either
find out more or move on to another treasure. You can
begin wherever you like. Choose an image or link to
begin your virtual tour.