Lambeth Palace Library

Lambeth Palace Library Founded in 1610, Lambeth Palace Library is one of England’s oldest public libraries. By appointment only

This print is taken from the Illustrated London News, June 24th, 1848. It shows a convocation in the Jerusalem Chamber a...
23/06/2026

This print is taken from the Illustrated London News, June 24th, 1848.

It shows a convocation in the Jerusalem Chamber at Westminster Abbey.

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Today we remember Alban, Britain's first martyr, who died in the 3rd century. His martyrdom is depicted in 'Ecclesiae ...
22/06/2026

Today we remember Alban, Britain's first martyr, who died in the 3rd century.

His martyrdom is depicted in 'Ecclesiae Anglicanae trophaea', 1584.

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Today is the summer solstice!This image of the sun comes from Gorranus Nicolaus' In Acta Apostolorum, et singulas aposto...
21/06/2026

Today is the summer solstice!

This image of the sun comes from Gorranus Nicolaus' In Acta Apostolorum, et singulas apostolorum, printed in Antwerp in 1620.

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Gilbert Sheldon, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1663-1677, was born on this day 1598. This late 18th-century print depicting ...
19/06/2026

Gilbert Sheldon, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1663-1677, was born on this day 1598.

This late 18th-century print depicting Sheldon was engraved by R. Clamp after a drawing made by artist and publisher, Sylvester Harding (1745-1809), of an existing oil painting.

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Pop into the Library to visit our current exhibition, Over the Wall.Learn about the history and stories of this remarkab...
18/06/2026

Pop into the Library to visit our current exhibition, Over the Wall.

Learn about the history and stories of this remarkable space — from its past to the present day. Don’t miss the chance to discover more!

Our exhibitions are free to enter and no booking is required!

This does not include entry to the garden.



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John Wesley, one of the founders of the Methodist movement, was born on this day in 1703. This rare copy of his second c...
17/06/2026

John Wesley, one of the founders of the Methodist movement, was born on this day in 1703.

This rare copy of his second compilation of hymns was included in a past exhibition 'Cantate Domino: Music in the Lambeth Palace Library Collections', in 2023.

Follow this link to see the digital exhibition: https://www.lambethpalacelibrary.info/old-exhibition/cantate-domino/

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This print, depicting Lambeth Palace, is taken from the Illustrated London News, 24 June 1848.It discusses additions mad...
16/06/2026

This print, depicting Lambeth Palace, is taken from the Illustrated London News, 24 June 1848.

It discusses additions made by the late Archbishop of Canterbury, including views of the garden front, Guard Room, principal staircase, and corridor.

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Simon Sudbury, Archbishop of Canterbury from 1375, died on this day in 1381, during the Peasants' Revolt. He was seized ...
14/06/2026

Simon Sudbury, Archbishop of Canterbury from 1375, died on this day in 1381, during the Peasants' Revolt.

He was seized while saying Mass, dragged to Tower Hill and beheaded.

These folios are from Simon Sudbury's Register, 1375.

[Reg.Sudbury f81v, f81r]

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