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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
The amazing journey
The Journey of Harry Potter
From an idea at a train station to global success
Experience the magic
The Super Carlin Brothers meet The British Library's Julian Harrison
🔮Skills for a modern wizard: 4 lessons in Muggle Magic
Riproduci video
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
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
MAGIC, DECODED
Exploring the Ripley Scroll
Working from Flamel's recipe, learn how to recreate the elixir of life
AMAZING COLLECTIONS
The Bewitching Collection of The Museum of Witchcraft & Magic
From broomsticks to crystal balls, it’s got it all
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
Esposizione online
Potions
A vital skill in witchcraft, also used to create remedies
Esposizione online
Alchemy
Discover the true story of Nicolas Flamel
Esposizione online
Herbology
The study of plants and plant lore
Esposizione online
Charms
From charmed objects to love spells
Esposizione online
Astronomy
The study of the night sky
Esposizione online
Divination
The magical art of predicting the future
Esposizione online
Defence Against the Dark Arts
How to use of magic as a shield against evil powers
Esposizione online
Care of Magical Creatures
Magical creatures and fantastic (fictional) beasts
The early sketches and notes of J.K. Rowling
From handwritten chapters to notes and edits
Immagine
Sketch of Hogwarts
Immagine
Synopsis of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone"
Immagine
Handwritten list of subject teachers and Hippogriff names
Immagine
Handwritten first draft of Chapter 17 of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone"
Magical creatures through the ages 🐉
And a few fantastic beasts
Owls
Cats
Phoenix
Spiders
Snakes
Unicorns
Basilisk
Dragons
Bezoar Goats
Bringing Harry Potter to children around the world
Editorial Feature
The enduring magic of the “Harry Potter Effect” 20 years later
Bloomsbury Children’s Books publishing director, Rebecca McNally talks about the power the series still has
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A downloadable lesson plan can be used by teachers in class or by students to work through at their own pace
Learn Anywhere lesson plan
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