500 physical items were showcased in total, some of which went on display to the public for the very first time such as rare books Theatrum Botanicum, The Botanical Register and Astronomical Observations in Exeter, a botanical collection dating back to the 15th century in Leeds, and some articles from the occult collection in Glasgow. Most libraries also displayed amazing items from their own collections, celebrating the magical and historical roots in each local area. Rowling and Bloomsbury’s own collections. The specially-designed panel displays, themed around the subjects studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, featured images of some of the rare books, manuscripts and magical objects featured in the British Library’s exhibition in London, as well as images of material from J.K. Linda at the British Library with a copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone. Rowling, the British Library and the Living Knowledge Network launched the largest ever national exhibition of its kind in the UK: Harry Potter: A History of Magic.ĭisplays launched simultaneously in 20 public libraries across the country in tandem with the main exhibition at the British Library in London, and between 20 October 2017 and 28 February 2018 the displays toured a total of 40 libraries, from big cities to small towns, across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Rowling's Wizarding World and keep up to date with ticket information and our events programme.On 20 October 2017, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K.
Rowling’s personal archives.Ĭlick here to sign up to our dedicated mailing list, so you can be the first to know about this new addition to J.K. British Library archive material will sit alongside drafts and drawings from Bloomsbury Publishing and J.K. You’ll learn about the myths and folklore that underpin the themes and imagery brought to life in the Harry Potter stories and which provide a backdrop to Harry, Ron and Hermione’s world of wizardry and witchcraft. We unveil rare books, manuscripts and magical objects, capturing the traditions of magic, folklore and mythology often found in literature.
Step into our exhibition, Harry Potter: A History of Magic, and discover bewitching items and artefacts in an experience inspired by subjects taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry Potter: A History of Magic, a new British Library exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone opens 20 October 2017.Įxplore a history of magic and myth in partnership with Bloomsbury Publishing as part of their 20 Years of Harry Potter Magic celebrations.Įver wanted to delve into Divination, ponder the peculiarities of Potions and even unearth how to care for magical creatures? Now you can.
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