Spent 3 hours captivated by this fabulous exhibition at The British Library on Wednesday. There was so much to see, including the earliest surviving #Beowulf MS, Bald’s Leechbook and the Lacnunga, a magico-medical text. We researched both that and the Leechbook when working out the magical system for the world of #TheWitchsKiss, so it was amazing to see them in real life. I loved revisiting some Anglo-Saxon artefacts (I’d seen the Alfred Jewel in Oxford) and discovering new treasures, like the stunning silver and gold portable sundial. Couldn’t resist buying the exhibition guidebook - so beautifully illustrated. Also picked up a new notebook with runic inscription and a King ‘Giant Hands’ Edgar fridge magnet. 😂 The exhibition ends next week so if you haven’t seen it yet, hurry! #london #writerslife #inspiration
