Historic libraries · London
Lambeth Palace Library
Lambeth Palace Library — archive organization in London, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lambeth North · 0.5 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lambeth Palace Library is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 1610, it dates from the Tudor or Stuart period. It sits within the Vauxhall and Camberwell Green parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lambeth North, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area SE1.
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Place summary
Lambeth Palace Library is located in London, in the parish of Lambeth, SE1. Established in 1610, it is a significant example of Tudor-Stuart architecture. The library serves as a repository for the records of the Archbishops of Canterbury and holds a collection of historical texts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4977, -0.1182
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 7EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Established
- 1610
- Nearest railway station
- Lambeth North — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.lambethpalacelibrary.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q30264838 (CC0)
- commons: Lambeth Palace Library 2021.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lambeth Palace Library?
- Lambeth Palace Library is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 7EH), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- When was Lambeth Palace Library built?
- Built or established in 1610.
- How do I get to Lambeth Palace Library?
- The nearest railway station is Lambeth North, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 7EH.