British Library - Magna Carta wall calendar 2016 (Art calendar)

The Art of Fine Gifts: In 2015 the British Library is marking the 800th anniversary of the granting of the Magna Carta with a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition (13 March-1 September 2015). This wall calendar is the perfect complement, featuring images of the document itself as well as maps and art depicting the period. Informative text accompanies each work in this art calendar and the datepad features previous and next month's views.

The British Library contains over 150 million items from all around the world, including such treasures as the Magna Carta and the world's earliest dated printed book, the Diamond Sutra. It is also home to one of the finest collections of illuminated manuscripts. Such stunning manuscripts are embellished with bright colours and burnished gold leaf to illustrate initial letters or entire scenes.