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clipped from www.bl.uk The British Library contains many millions of books, manuscripts, maps, newspapers, magazines, patents, music scores, sound recordings, photographs and stamps. Choose a showcase to learn about some of the most important and beautiful books in the world or hear historic and unique sound recordings. ASIAN AND AFRICAN MANUSCRIPTS Explore cultures through these beautiful items ENGLISH LITERATURE Manuscripts by some of our greatest writers EUROPEAN MANUSCRIPTS Priceless treasures from all over Europe HISTORICAL TEXTS Pivotal moments in British history LANDMARKS IN PRINTING The invention that changed the world MAPS AND VIEWS From the world’s greatest collection MUSIC MANUSCRIPTS As written by Bach, Mozart and Beethoven themselves! VOICES OF HISTORY Listen to historic voices from our Sound Archive Main  Turning the Pages  Features  Highlights tour  Showcases  What’s on  Visit us  Disclaimer  Copyright  Privacy