Rare prints will be exhibited
To celebrate its 400th anniversary the Library will be showcasing some of the rarities from its collection from May 17th until July 23rd.Some of the printed antiques on display include a ninth-century copy of the MacDurnan Gospels, published and illustrated in Ireland.
Books that once belonged to and were used by some of Britain's monarchs such as Katherine of Aragon and Charles I will be showcased in the exhibition.
Papers about the illness of George III and works by archbishops and church leaders ranging from the 13th century until the present day can also be seen at the Treasures of Lambeth Palace Library: Summer 2010 event.
The archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, told the Times: "Our exhibition to mark the library's 400th anniversary is the first time in recent history that the library has opened its doors to the wider public for such an extended period."
Themes about faith and religion will be explored at one of the oldest public libraries in England which was established in 1610 by Archbishop Richard Bancroft.
Posted by Oliver Greaves
