When is Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery at the British Library?
Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery is at the British Library from Friday 30 October 2026 to Sunday 20 June 2027.
What to expect from Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery at the British Library
From crossing continents by train to navigating archaeological digs, explore how Christie’s adventures sparked unforgettable stories, ideas and characters including Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
Step into atmospheric spaces inspired by Christie’s world, from a grand country house and WWI dispensary to an Orient Express-style carriage, archaeological dig and West End theatre. Christie fans and aspiring sleuths can hunt for hidden clues and Easter eggs dotted throughout the exhibition.
Drawing on letters, notebooks, photographs, personal belongings, early manuscript drafts and many objects on display for the first time, this landmark exhibition reveals the remarkable life of one of the world’s greatest crime writers.
Items on display will include:
- Christie’s Remington typewriter from 1937, purported to have been used to compose And Then There Were None and other works
- Christie’s notes for the Witness for the Prosecution theatre adaptation
- typescript of House of Beauty, Agatha Christie’s first short story written when she was just a teenager
- Christie’s study notes for her pharmaceutical exam taken in 1917
- family photographs of Christie in Egypt, Hawaii and Southern Africa
- personal letters from Christie to family members, including one to her second husband about her journey on the Orient Express.
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How to get to the British Library for Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery?
The British Library is located at 96 Euston Road, London, and can be easily accessed via public transport. Those travelling with Great Western Railway should take the train to London Paddington, and take the Hammersmith and City line on the London Underground to King’s Cross St Pancras. The British Library is a 5-minute walk from there.
How to continue your discovery of Agatha Christie on the Great Western Railway network
Great Western Railway is proud to sponsor this flagship exhibition, which explores the life and extraordinary adventures of Agatha Christie. If you'd like to learn more and perhaps follow in her footsteps, why not explore the Agatha Christie Mile in Torquay? This self-guided trail takes visitors to a range of significant landmarks, each marked by a commemorative plaque.
Highlights include The Grand Hotel, where Agatha and Archie Christie spent their honeymoon in 1914, and Torre Abbey Gardens, home to the Potent Plants garden. Inspired by Christie's work as a wartime dispensary nurse, the garden showcases plants connected to her extensive knowledge of poisons, many of which feature in her novels.
For a truly immersive experience, take a steam train and travel as Agatha Christie once did, before boarding a ferry to Greenway, her beloved holiday home overlooking the River Dart. Today, Greenway offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and inspiration of the world's best-selling novelist.
Supported by Great Western Railway.
With thanks to Newby Teas.
In collaboration with Agatha Christie Limited and The Christie Archive Trust.