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Harry Potter: A History of Magic
Explore the wonders of the British Library exhibition
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“Because that's what Hermione does," said Ron, shrugging. "When in doubt, go to the library.”
– Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
EXCLUSIVE Q&A
The Story of Harry Potter at The British Library
Lead Curator Julian Harrison on creating Harry Potter: A History of Magic
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The amazing journey
The Journey of Harry Potter
From an idea at a train station to global success
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Experience the magic
The Super Carlin Brothers meet The British Library's Julian Harrison
🔮Skills for a modern wizard: 4 lessons in Muggle Magic
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Discover the artistry of Jim Kay
Meet the man illustrating the latest editions of Harry Potter books
INSPIRING STORIES
Jim Kay and the Art of Harry Potter
The illustrator discusses his work on the latest editions of the Harry Potter books
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The history of magic 💫
From the Ripley Scroll to exploding cauldrons
MAGICAL HISTORIES
10 Strange Facts About The History of Magic
Julian Harrison, curator at the British Library explores the weird and the wonderful
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MAGIC, DECODED
Exploring the Ripley Scroll
Working from Flamel's recipe, learn how to recreate the elixir of life
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AMAZING COLLECTIONS
The Bewitching Collection of The Museum of Witchcraft & Magic
From broomsticks to crystal balls, it’s got it all
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The wizarding world brought to life
Colourful portraits and scenes from Jim Kay
Buckbeak the Hippogriff
Professor Severus Snape
Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy playing Quidditch
Platform Nine and Three-Quarters
Aragog, Harry and Ron
Harry, the basilisk and Fawkes
Fawkes the Phoenix
Two studies of winged keys by Jim Kay, for The Philosopher’s Stone
Study of dragons’ eggs by Jim Kay, for The Philosopher’s Stone
Explore the details of Jim Kay's sketches
From Professor Lupin to Diagon Alley
Portrait of Professor Remus Lupin by Jim Kay, for The Prisoner of Azkaban
A Panorama Section of Diagon Alley
A Panorama Section of Diagon Alley
Study of gnomes by Jim Kay
Study of mandrakes by Jim Kay, for The Philosopher’s Stone
Diagon Alley
Study of potions bottles by Jim Kay
Drawing of a troll by Jim Kay
Study of the greenhouses by Jim Kay
A Panorama Section of Diagon Alley
A Panorama Section of Diagon Alley
How to study like a wizard
From Charms class to Alchemy – discover the history behind the magic classes at Hogwarts
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Potions
A vital skill in witchcraft, also used to create remedies
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Alchemy
Discover the true story of Nicolas Flamel
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Herbology
The study of plants and plant lore
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Charms
From charmed objects to love spells
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Astronomy
The study of the night sky
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Divination
The magical art of predicting the future
