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Exhibitions

Propaganda: Power and Persuasion 17 May - 17 September 2013

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Learning

Give the gift of learning and help inspire tomorrow's great thinkers.

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Conservation

Help conserve fragile and precious items for future generations of researchers and visitors.

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Treasures

There is a wealth of opportunity to be discovered within our collections for everyone, present and future generations alike. We need your help to bring these discoveries to life.

Acquisitions

Thanks to the generosity of our donors we’ve acquired rare items for the nation to enjoy.

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Support our Persian Collections

The British Library's collection of over 11,000 Persian manuscripts is one of the largest in the world.

Many of the Persian manuscripts are copies of rare texts, and the arts of the book are represented at the highest level: illustrated volumes include some of the most famous miniature paintings of the Persian and Mughal schools.

We are working with the Iran Heritage Foundation UK to open up access and increase awareness of this remarkable collection.

We need your support to complete the next stage of the project. Click here to find out more.

The Khamsah of Niẓāmī 1539-1543

Why support us?

There’s something for everyone at the British Library. You can research and enjoy our collection of over 150 million items including manuscripts, maps and music.

Every year we conserve over 1,800 items for you to explore through our reading rooms, exhibitions and online. We rely on public funding which is increasingly under pressure, so your donation is vital to the Library’s future.

From a single donation to a lifetime as a Patron, there are many ways you can support us and experience the Library’s wonders and treasures. Find out how here.