Lambeth Palace Library, London SE1 7JU
WEBSITE
http://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org
(020) 7898 1400
(020) 7928 7932
Please check the web site for up to date information.
| Monday to Friday | 1000 - 1700 |
Closed to readers for ten days at Christmas and at Easter.
Open for reference only to all bona fide researchers on production of a letter of introduction, two passport-sized photographs and proof of address.
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R J Palmer, BA, PhD, MCLIP
Throughout the hours of opening.
OPAC available on line via Library website for printed books and for the manuscripts and archives. Church Plans Online (12000 digitised plans from the files of the Incorporated Church Building Society) is available via www.churchplansonline.org or via the Library’s website. The Library’s catalogue of printed books is also available via COPAC at www.copac.ac.uk Some archival lists are available through A2A
Library of Congress modified. Manuscripts and archives unclassified.
130,000 books; 40,000 pamphlets; 100 current periodicals; 4,500 manuscripts. Archives of the Archbishop (Registers, Modern Papers, Faculty Office, Vicar General, Court of Arches); collections of the Bishops of London (Fulham Papers), and of leading Churchmen and Bishops, including the Rev. John Newton and Bishop Bell of Chichester, and Church of England Societies. Also early collections from Sion College, 11th century - 1850 (35,000).
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OR STRENGTHS
All aspects of history, including political and social, but with particular emphasis on the history of the Church in England, in the American and West Indian colonies, and within the Anglican Communion. Large collection of plans of 19th century churches. Numerous pamphlet literature, especially on sixteenth to nineteenth century religious and political controversies, and other subjects.
Photocopying and other photographic facilities available. Film and fiche readers and printer.
Ultra violet lamp. Watermark viewer. Tea and coffee area for readers.
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