Lambeth Palace Library Research Guides

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 109 LPLRG
  • Dates of Creation
      9th-20th century
  • Physical Description
      37 guides

Scope and Content

Downloadable guides to primary and secondary sources held at Lambeth Palace Library and the Church of England Record Centre, relating to popular research topics, including:

Anglican Clergy : Where to find biographical information on Church of England clergymen, and a guide to sources on clerical dress.
Archbishops of Canterbury : Lists of all the Archbishops of Canterbury, and where to find information about them; where Archbishops were educated; specific guides on sources concerning Archbishops Pole and Cranmer; and information about places of confirmation of election of the Archbishops.
Church Administration : Information on the diocese of Canterbury; Archbishop's peculiars; medical licences issued by the Archbishop; visitation records; Lambeth degrees; and the Church of England and the First World War.
Kings & Queens : Information on sources relating to Henry VIII, Mary I, Elizabeth I , Mary Queen of Scots, and royal coronations.
Family History : Information on genealogical sources held by the Library, and on marriage records.
Architectural History : A guide to the archive and manuscript holdings which are of relevance to the study of architecture.
British and Irish Local History : Guidance for local historians, including sources widely available and sources held at Lambeth Palace Library relating to individual counties.
Church Property : Information on sources held relating to many aspects of the history of church property and on map holdings.
Diocese of London : The Building on History project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, has produced an online historical guide for researching the history of the Diocese of London.
Education Sources : Information on sources relating to many aspects of the history of education.
Lambeth Palace Library : Information on the history of the Library, including further details on sources.
Catholic Apostolic Church : Information on this religious movement, originating in England in 1831, and often referred to as Irvingism.

Note

This is a description of an online resource . Online Resources are websites that describe, interpret and provide access to archives. They often provide access to digital content but they may also describe physical materials. They usually cover a theme or topic, such as an individual, a movement, or an important historical event.

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