Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
Gardening is so much more than the nation’s favourite pastime.
Inspired by the British Library’s Unearthed: The Power of Gardening, libraries across the UK will host a free panel display to explore the transformative power of gardening.

Where to find Unearthed
Aberdeen
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Winton Library (July 2025)
Bristol
- Bristol Central Library (2 May–1 September 2025)
Cambridgeshire
- Cambridge Central Library Library (July–August 2025)
Camden
- Kilburn Library (30 June–17 July 2025)
- Queen's Crescent Library (21 July–10 August 2025)
Cheshire West and Chester
- Hope Farm Library (3 July–29 July 2025)
- Helsby Library (30 July–3 September 2025)
- Sandiway Library (4 September–30 September 2025)
- Barnton Library (2 October–5 November 2025)
- Winsford Library and the Education Library Service (December 2025)
- Ellesmere Port Library (January 2026)
- Little Sutton Library (February 2026)
- Neston Library (March 2026)
Coventry
- Coventry Central Library (2 May–10 August 2025)
Edinburgh
Glasgow
- The Mitchell Library (2 May–10 August 2025)
Hull
- Bransholme Library (14 July–9 August 2025)
- East Park Library (11 August–27 September 2025)
- Fred Moore Library (29 September–29 November)
- Western Library (4 May–4 July 2026)
Jersey
- Jersey Library (2 June–18 July 2025)
Kent
- Borough Green Library (12 July–26 July 2025)
- Westgate Library (30 July– 13 August 2025)
- Sandwich Library (16 August–30 August 2025)
- Sturry Library (3 September– 7 September 2025)
- Faversham Library (20 September–1 November 2025)
Kirklees
- Mirfield Library (18 July–1 August 2025)
- Batley Library (8 August–22 August 2025)
- Birstall Library Hub (29 August–12 September 2025)
Leeds
- Rothwell Community Hub and Library (13 June–18 July 2025)
- The Compton Centre (25 July–18 August 2025)
- Leeds Central Library (September 2025)
Liverpool
- Liverpool Central Library
Manchester
Newcastle
- City Library (2 May–10 August 2025)
Norfolk
- Millennium Library (15 July–30 September 2025)
- Fakenham Library (2 September–27 September 2025)
Northern Ireland
Nottinghamshire
- Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library (11 July–9 August 2025)
Plymouth
- St Budeaux Library (June–August 2025)
Portsmouth
- Portsmouth Central Library (6 May–8 August 2025)
Reading
- Reading Central Library (May–August 2025)
Sheffield
- Sheffield Central Library
South Ayrshire
- Carnegie Library (2 May–30 August 2025)
Suffolk
- Lowestoft Library (May–10 August 2025)
- Great Cornard Library (May–10 August 2025)
Surrey
- Oxted Library (2 July–27 July 2025)
- Farnham Library (30 July–30 August 2025)
Wakefield
- Pontefract Library (27 June–8 August 2025)
Warwickshire
- Warwick Library (2 July–18 July 2025)
- Rugby Library (22 July–4 August 2025)
- Leamington Library (12 August–22 August 2025)
- Nuneaton Library (29 August–12 September 2025)
- Bedworth Library (18 September–1 October 2025)
West Yorkshire
- British Library, Boston Spa (July–August 2025)
Worcestershire
- Bromsgrove Library (3 July–16 July 2025)
- Redditch Library (21 July–1 August 2025)
- The Hive (4 August– 29 August 2025)
- Kidderminster Library (3 September–17 September 2025)
- Malvern Library (22 September–17 October 2025)
Winton
624 Wimborne Road Bournemouth BH9 2ENCambridge Central Library
7 Lion YardKilburn Library Centre
12-22 Kilburn High RoadQueens Crescent Library
165 Queens CrescentHope Farm Library
Bridge MeadowHelsby Library
Lower Robin Hood LaneSandiway Library
Mere LaneBarnton Library
Townfield LaneWinsford Library
High StreetEllesmere Port Library
Civic WayLittle Sutton Library
Chester RoadNeston Library
Parkgate RoadCoventry Central Library
Smithford WayJersey Library
Halkett PlaceHuddersfield Library
Civic Centre 3Mirfield Library
Easthorpe LodgeCompton Road Library
The Compton CentreLeeds Central Library
Municipal BuildingsLiverpool Central Library
William Brown StreetNewcastle City Library
33 New Bridge Street WestKirkby-in-Ashfield
Ashfield PrecinctPortsmouth Central Library
Guildhall SquareSheffield Central
Surrey StreetWarwick Library and Information Centre
Shire HallRugby Library and Information Centre
Little Elborow StreetLeamington Spa Library & Information Centre
Royal Pump RoomsNuneaton Library and Information Centre
Church StreetBedworth Library and Information Centre
18 High StreetSt Budeaux Library
The SquareCarnegie Library
12 Main StreetNorfolk and Norwich Millennium Library
The ForumBromsgrove Library
Market StreetRedditch Library
15 Market PlaceKidderminster Library
Market StreetMalvern Library
Graham RoadBorough Green Library
High StreetEast Park Library
East Park LibraryResources for blind visitors
A Braille guide with tactile images and a large print guide is also available for those who need them to make the most out of the panels.
Visitors can also listen to audio clips through the Museum in a Box, which you can find alongside panels. Pop an object on the box and unlock sounds and recordings related to Unearthed. Instructions on how to use the Museum in a Box can be found in libraries, or just ask a member of staff.
An audio guide is also available.
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Find more Unearthed events, reading lists and activities through the British Library's Living Knowledge Network.
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