Lambeth Palace Library

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 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 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 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 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 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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NEXT WEEK:

Join us for 'Getting it Wrong in the Counter-Reformation: Religious Orders in Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure’, a talk held in conjunction with the Institute of Historical Research.

This talk is free and open to all! Book via the link below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/institute-of-historical-research-seminar-tickets-1987898071645?aff=oddtdtcreator

The event will take place from 5-6:30 pm on Tuesday 23rd June

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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We’re open later than usual every Thursday!

Book a slot in our Reading Room here:
https://www.lambethpalacelibrary.info/using-the-library/registering-and-booking/

Or visit our current exhibition, Over the Wall, free of charge—no booking required. This does not include the garden.

You can even do both!

Last entry is at 18:45.

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]