History of Lambeth Palace LibraryFounded in 1610, the Library is one of England's oldest public libraries, and has had a rich and varied history. | |
Using the LibraryInformation on using the Library's collections. | |
Getting HereThe Library is located in central London near the Houses of Parliament and is easily reached by public transport. | |
Opening HoursThe Library is open from 10am to 5pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from 10am to 7.30pm on Thursdays. Please note that the Library is closed on Mondays. The Library will close at 2.30pm on Tuesday 4 June. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. | |
ConservationThe Library carries out a range of conservation and preservation work on its collections in order to ensure they are preserved for future generations. | |
Using the Church of England Record CentreThe Church of England Record Centre is a further archives and records repository of central church bodies alongside Lambeth Palace Library. | |
Records Management GuidesThe Church of England Record Centre provides records management advice to the wider church, primarily through a range of guides to Parish, Diocesan and Episcopal record keeping. These guides are designed to help develop a consistent and best practice approach to the treatment of church records whether paper or electronic. | |
Cathedrals and Church Buildings LibraryThe Cathedrals and Church Buildings Library at Church House, Westminster houses books and other material relating to ecclesiastical architecture and related topics. | |
Job VacanciesThe Library has vacancies for two Archives Assistants. |
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