Category: Virtual Exhibitions
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A Captivating Collection
A brief introduction to our Historical Reference Collection The Historical Reference Collection is B&NES Libraries’ largest reference collection, with approximately 21,000 books. The collection spans a multitude of genres, with subjects ranging from Victorian Travel to 19th Century French Literature, and Fashion to Japanese Wasōbon. The collection has been created through a series of donations…
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Fabulous Fashion
An introduction to our Fashion Collection Fashion Museum Bath is the UK’s largest museum dedicated to the transformative power of fashion. The new Fashion Museum will be opening 2030 with a pioneering collection to inspire, challenge and spark ideas. It will champion fashion’s transformative power as a global industry and expression of creativity, culture and…
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Wonderful Wasōbon
An introduction to the Japanese Collection at Bath Central Library Here at B&NES Libraries we’re lucky enough to have a historic reference collection with all kinds of books spanning hundreds of years. After hosting a Make Mine Mange Exhibition in June 2025, we thought it would be interesting to show you some of the Japanese books…
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Local Artist Manga Exhibition
Jade, aka Navigator, is a local artist inspired by Manga. She shares her journey to becoming an artist, her process, and some of her favourite pieces. Click an image to enlarge. “I am an illustration artist, and my work is inspired by manga artwork. I create my artwork by sketching in pencil, then going over…