Lambeth Palace Library

Here is the title page of a 16th century bible within and illustrated border.

This copy was printed in London July 1535.

[xxE75 1535TP]

These drawings of St Mary Magdalene, Pentney, Norfolk, date from 7 July 1846.

The first depicts the elevation of the church's three-light east window, featuring elegant geometrical tracery.

The second is an external sketch of the gatehouse archway, showing the small shields within the spandrels of the arch.

[MS 4671, ff. 19a, 20c]

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.



[LPG 29, 36]

🎨 It’s National Watercolour Month!🎨

Here’s a watercolour recently consulted by one of our Readers in the Reading Room.

This painting depicts a Kavirondo village and comes from the Willis Papers. John Jamieson Willis served as Bishop of Uganda from 1912–1934.

[MS 2319/14]