Home to great stories and ideas from around the world, the British Library presents major exhibitions, live events and exclusive client receptions inspired by the treasures in its care. Every day, this vast collection of 170million items helps to spark lightbulb moments. Who knows where the inspiration will lead? A hot new design. A successful novel. The next must-have product or innovation. It’s all here, for everyone.

Though its roots extend back centuries, the British Library cares for a living, breathing collection that grows every week – just like the knowledge it fuels. Millions of new items are added every year, including every book published in the UK and Ireland, newspapers and magazines, patents, UK websites, personal archives, recorded sound, stamps and more.