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If you love the written word, the British Library’s little-known, free exhibition is a must. The changing selection from the Treasures of the British Library collection might include a Gutenberg Bible, Leonardo da Vinci’s notebooks, or an 1,100-year-old Chinese copy of the Diamond Sutra — the world’s oldest known complete printed book. Handwritten Beatles lyrics sit beside manuscripts by Jane Austen, Tenniel’s illustrations for Alice in Wonderland, and an original copy of the Magna Carta. The Library is just up Euston Road from St Pancras International Station, making it a great way to spend an hour or two before your train to Paris.