Collections Held at Lambeth Palace Library

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  • Archbishops' Archives
    Papers relating to the role and work of the Archbishops of Canterbury. 


  • Manuscripts
    The manuscripts series contains a broad range of material accumulated by Archbishops of Canterbury and the Library.


  • Churchmen and Societies
    Includes papers of Bishops of London, Bishop George Bell and various Anglican societies.


  • Printed Books
    The Library holds over 120,000 books, 40,000 pamphlets and 100 current periodicals relating mainly to the history of the Church of England.


  • Sion College
    Manuscripts, pre-1850 printed books and pamphlets formerly held in Sion College Library.


  • Church of England Record Centre

    The Church of England Record Centre holds the archives of the central institutions of the Church of England including the Church Commissioners and the General Synod and their predecessor organisations.



  • Research Guides
    A series of downloadable guides to the holdings of the Library and Record Centre relating to popular research topics.


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