Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The page currently on display features a map of Iceland, combining detailed geographical information with illustrations. Zoom in to take a closer look at some of the creatures featured. Our exhibitions are free to visit, and no booking is required. [L101.07 [**]] 020
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Visit our current exhibition: Across Continents, Across Centuries.🐎 Now on display is the fourth supplement to the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theatre of the World), created by the Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius. 193
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Find out more by following this link: www.lambethpalacelibrary.info/exhibitions/... #Exhibition #NewExhibition #LambethPalaceLibrary #Archiveslambethpalacelibrary.infoAcross Continents, Across Centuries – Lambeth Palace Library 030
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 18/09/2026This autumn, embark on a journey through Lambeth Palace Library’s collections with Across Continents, Across Centuries exhibition. Explore travel-themed treasures that reveal how journeys across lands and seas have shaped people’s understanding of the world through the centuries. 120
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 18/09/2026🚲New Exhibition coming next week — Across Continents, Across Centuries at Lambeth Palace Library. 🚃🚲 144
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Book a free ticket via the link below: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mariners-e...eventbrite.co.ukMariners Exhibtion Curator's TalkA chance to see our current exhibition 'Mariners' and attend a talk with our curators. 000
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Join us for a short talk on our current exhibition, its development and a closer look at a few highlights with the exhibition's curators. This event is free and open to all. Please note, there are two sessions taking place. 110
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Read the blog to discover more: monumentoffame.org [H5700 C7 [P2], p291] #Archives #BlogPost #LambethPalaceLibrarymonumentoffame.orgA Monument of FameThe Lambeth Palace Library Blog 020
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 02/09/2026For our most recent blog post, Kwesi Ochosi, Project Co-ordinator, explores the life of Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther, the first African Anglican bishop. Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther is pictured here. 184
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 21/08/2026📢Join us for a short talk on our current exhibition, its development and a closer look at a few highlights, on the 3rd and 5th September. This event is free and open to all. For more information and to book: www.lambethpalacelibrary.info/events/ [A66.1 R99 TP, FP] 065
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 18/08/2026This image shows the interior of St. Fridewide's Church. Read the blog to discover more: monumentoffame.org [MS 5223, p. 125]monumentoffame.orgA Monument of FameThe Lambeth Palace Library Blog 020
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 18/08/2026For our latest blog post, Matthew Harper, Archives Assistant, explores the story of St Frideswide's Mission in East London and its efforts to support local dockside communities. 191
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 11/08/2026This event is free and open to all. Book via the link below: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/church-shi... The event will take place from 5-7 pm on Wednesday 2 Septembereventbrite.co.ukChurch Ships and Floating Chapels: Missions to Seamen in the Age of Sail.Lecture given by Professor Hilary Carey (University of Bristol) and Introduced by Dr Catherine Phipps (University of Bristol) 030
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Join us for 'Church Ships and Floating Chapels: Missions to Seamen in the Age of Sail', featuring an exhibition viewing, drinks reception, and a talk by Professor Hilary Carey and Dr Catherine Phipps exploring mariners and Church of England missions in the 19th century. 166
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 07/08/2026#LambethPalaceLibrary #LibraryLeadership #Archives #CulturalHeritage #JobOpportunity 000
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 07/08/2026If you're an experienced leader with a passion for cultural heritage, collaboration and public engagement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply here: careers.churchofengland.org/en/sites/NCI...careers.churchofengland.orgAssociate Head of Lambeth Palace Library (Innovation and Delivery)A senior leadership role helping to shape and deliver Lambeth Palace Library’s mission, leading programmes that span teams and supporting colleagues to develop and implement new approaches and turn id... 121
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 07/08/2026We're looking for an Associate Head of Lambeth Palace Library (Innovation and Delivery) to join the senior management team leading our world-class research library and archive, championing innovation, supporting strategic delivery, and helping expand access to our remarkable collections. 1314
Reposted by Lambeth Palace LibraryExeter Cathedral @exetercathedral.bsky.social · 07/08/2026This week we have been enjoying exploring cats and lions in our Library & Archive collections – and there are lots of them! It is World Cat Day on 8 August and International Lion Day on 10 August. To read more visit www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/... 096
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Our opening hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 11:00 - 17:00 Thursday 10:00 - 19:15 See our website for more details: www.lambethpalacelibrary.infolambethpalacelibrary.infoLambeth Palace Library – Bibliotheca Lambethana 000
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Our new book is now available to purchase at the Library! 'Lambeth Palace Library', by Giles Mandelbrote, a volume in the 'Director's Choice' series, published by Scala Arts and Heritage Publishers. Pop in to get your copy alongside some lovely postcards! 1134
Reposted by Lambeth Palace LibraryianVisits @ianvisits.co.uk · 27/07/2026ianvisits.co.ukMissionaries, merchants and empire collide in free Lambeth Palace exhibitionA free exhibition uncovers the religious networks that accompanied British ships around the world, while revealing the uneasy relationship between faith, trade, slavery and empire. 093
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 24/07/2026⛵ New Exhibition Opens Today! ⛵ Mariners: Religion, Race and Empire at Lambeth Palace Library, in collaboration with the University of Bristol. 24 July – 11 September 2026. For more information, see www.lambethpalacelibrary.info/mariners-rel... 035
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Here is a 16th-century woodcut illustrating the month of July, from Thys Prymer of Salysbury Use (Salisbury Primer). [1534.46, f. 1c1] #LambethPalaceLibrary #Woodcut #July #EarlyPrintedBook #RareBooks 0197
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 13/07/2026#NewExhibition #UniversityOfBristol #MarinersExhibition #Archives #Library 000
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 13/07/2026We’re delighted to be hosting the University of Bristol’s travelling Mariners exhibition, alongside our display. You can read more here: mar.ine.rsmar.ine.rsMarinersExplore the histories of missions to seamen in British ports. 130
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 13/07/2026⚓New Exhibition coming soon — Mariners: Religion, Race and Empire at Lambeth Palace Library. ⚓ Set sail this summer with a display of maritime-themed items from our collections. Find out more by following this link: www.lambethpalacelibrary.info/mariners-rel... 175
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 09/07/2026✨Discover from the letters (1715-1722) why William hid their marriage, and the impact on Elizabeth of not knowing the identity of her mother, on our blog, written by LPL Volunteer @tudorfp.bsky.social : monumentoffame.org/2026/03/30/l... [MS 1556, f. 109] 030
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 09/07/2026📢NEW Catalogue of the Beauvoir Papers! Discover the lives of William Beauvoir, chaplain to George I’s envoy to the French court, and his wife Elizabeth, a minor and ward of Sir Hans Sloane. archives.lambethpalacelibrary.org.uk/CalmView/Rec... [MS 1552 f. 141] 121
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 03/07/2026📚Book your Reading Room slot for 4th July via our website now! 📖 www.lambethpalacelibrary.info/.../register... ✨Our exhibition, Over the Wall, is open as usual - free of charge and no booking required! ✨ Please note - this does not include entry to the garden. #Exhibition #LambethPalaceLibrary 020
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Happy International Archives Day 📚 A core part of our archive work is listing and cataloguing our material to make it accessible. Sunny, our placement student, is shown here documenting a collection of Lambeth Palace plans. ©Lambeth Palace Library 0111
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Tours of the garden will last around 45 minutes.🌷🌿 Everyone is welcome! Just book your free ticket by following this link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lambeth-pa...eventbrite.co.ukLambeth Palace Garden ToursJoin us for weekly tours of the garden in conjunction with our newest exhibition, 'Over The Wall'. 020
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 02/06/2026🌷🌿Join us for our last garden tour next Wednesday in conjunction with our newest exhibition, 'Over The Wall'. Tours will start and conclude at the Lambeth Palace Library, where access to the 'Over the Wall' garden exhibition is free. 145
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 29/05/2026The event will take place from 2-3 pm on Friday 10th July. 000
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Please note: this event will also be available to watch live online. If you wish to attend virtually, please book a separate ticket. 100
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 29/05/2026This talk is free and open to all! Book via this link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hidden-in-...eventbrite.co.ukHidden in Plain Sight-Looking at changes to the Richard III's Book of HoursAn afternoon talk exploring Richard III’s Book of Hours, using scientific analysis to uncover hidden changes and historical debate. 100
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 29/05/2026This talk explores both the history of the manuscript and the technology used to analyse it. 100
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Join us for an afternoon talk with Orly Amit, Maciej Pawlikowski and Eyal Poleg. 114
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Follow this link to secure your ticket: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/church-of-... #LambethPalaceLibrary #ChurchOfEnglandeventbrite.co.ukChurch of England Record Society AGMAGM and lecture- Dr Laura Mair : ‘I hope to make something of him’: Character, care, and control in London's Ragged Schools (1850-1867). 010
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Please note the AGM will begin at 16:15 and the lecture will begin at 17:00. 100
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Join us for the Church of England Record Society Annual General Meeting, followed by a lecture on the history of London's Ragged Schools. This event is free and all are welcome! 173
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 07/05/2026📢 Reminder that the deadline for applications to this programme is 12th May!📢 000
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 06/05/2026🌿We are excited to announce that our new exhibition 'Over the Wall' will be opening on 18th May. 🍂 🍂Our exhibitions are free to enter and no booking is required!🌿 Keep an eye on our website for more information — www.lambethpalacelibrary.info 072
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 01/05/2026The exhibition is free with no booking required! ✨We will see you tomorrow! ✨ The Library is open 10:00-17:00 as usual. 000
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 01/05/2026✨Tomorrow is the final day of our exhibition - Primate of All England: The Archbishop of Canterbury Through Time! ✨ Pop in to see rare artefacts from the collection and items on loan from Lambeth Palace, including this cassock! 140
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Another of our medieval manuscripts has now been digitised 📖🖥️ MS 144 is a compilation of 12th- and 14th-century texts, some with striking initials, like this big E 🦁 👅 Take a look! 🔗https://images.lambethpalacelibrary.org.uk/luna/servlet/s/od73zi 🖼️ MS 144, fol. 164r #BookHistory #MedievalSky 03314
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 17/04/2026We are proud that this item will be part of an exhibition that explores the global influence of Black music in Britain. The Music is Black: A British Story opens at V&A East Museum in East Bank, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, on 18 April 2026. 020
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Newton, once a slave trader who later became an abolitionist, became a priest in 1764. Within this sermon book are his handwritten notes that inspired the famous hymn ‘Amazing Grace’. Scroll across to see the specific passage that inspired ‘Amazing Grace’. 🎵 142
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 17/04/2026📢 We are excited to share that John Newton’s Sermon Book — held in the Library’s collection — will be featured in the inaugural exhibition at the brand-new V&A East Museum, The Music is Black: A British Story. 193
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Don't miss 'Routes in the Records II: Church of England’s Black History at the Archives' on Wednesday 22 April 2026 from 18:30 GMT via Zoom. Book your place @ tinyurl.com/3mryr9j6 042
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 10/04/2026📚Book your Reading Room slot for April 11th via our website now! 📖 www.lambethpalacelibrary.info/using-the-li... ✨Our exhibition, Primate of All England, is open as usual - free of charge and no booking required! ✨ 021