Artefacts and memorabilia are displayed during a preview of 'Harry Potter: A History of Magic' exhibition at the British Library, in central London on 18 October.
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For five months, visitors can see original Harry Potter drafts by J.K. Rowling, pencil sketches by illustrator Jim Kay, the names and descriptions of unused characters and many drawn phoenixes, dragons and hippogryphs from the depths of time.
Alongside the fictional regalia are examples of real-world wizarding phenomenon, including some of the world’s strangest ancient books, Chinese fortune-telling bones and garden gnomes.
This is the first major exhibition of Rowling’s early notes and expanded writings. Not surprisingly, an estimated 30,000 tickets have already sold.
In addition to the exhibition, the award-winning BBC Documentary Unit will present a new documentary that traces our real world traditions of magic alongside the history of Harry Potter. The documentary will be broadcast on BBC Two on October 28 at 21:00.
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‘Harry Potter: A History of Magic’ is open at The British Library from October 20, 2017 to February 28, 2018.
Tickets are £16 for adults, £11 for seniors, £8 for students, £6 for children (5 to 17 years) and free for children aged four and under. Advance booking is highly recommended.
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For five months, visitors can see original Harry Potter drafts by J.K. Rowling, pencil sketches by illustrator Jim Kay, the names and descriptions of unused characters and many drawn phoenixes, dragons and hippogryphs from the depths of time.
Alongside the fictional regalia are examples of real-world wizarding phenomenon, including some of the world’s strangest ancient books, Chinese fortune-telling bones and garden gnomes.
This is the first major exhibition of Rowling’s early notes and expanded writings. Not surprisingly, an estimated 30,000 tickets have already sold.
In addition to the exhibition, the award-winning BBC Documentary Unit will present a new documentary that traces our real world traditions of magic alongside the history of Harry Potter. The documentary will be broadcast on BBC Two on October 28 at 21:00.
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‘Harry Potter: A History of Magic’ is open at The British Library from October 20, 2017 to February 28, 2018.
Tickets are £16 for adults, £11 for seniors, £8 for students, £6 for children (5 to 17 years) and free for children aged four and under. Advance booking is highly recommended.
