At Lambeth Palace Library we are celebrating National Corduroy Day in style!
Why today? It’s the date that most closely resembles the corded pattern, 11/11.
#CorduroyDay #LambethPalaceLibrary
Why today? It’s the date that most closely resembles the corded pattern, 11/11.
#CorduroyDay #LambethPalaceLibrary
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
At Lambeth Palace Library we are celebrating National Corduroy Day in style!
Why today? It’s the date that most closely resembles the corded pattern, 11/11.
#CorduroyDay #LambethPalaceLibrary
Why today? It’s the date that most closely resembles the corded pattern, 11/11.
#CorduroyDay #LambethPalaceLibrary
November 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The noted astronomer Tycho Brahe died #OnThisDay in 1601.
Here is a biography of Brahe by another astronomer and philosopher, Pierre Gassendi, who also died #OnThisDay in 1655.
[VB41 1.01]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #History #Manuscript #Brahe
Here is a biography of Brahe by another astronomer and philosopher, Pierre Gassendi, who also died #OnThisDay in 1655.
[VB41 1.01]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #History #Manuscript #Brahe
October 24, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The noted astronomer Tycho Brahe died #OnThisDay in 1601.
Here is a biography of Brahe by another astronomer and philosopher, Pierre Gassendi, who also died #OnThisDay in 1655.
[VB41 1.01]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #History #Manuscript #Brahe
Here is a biography of Brahe by another astronomer and philosopher, Pierre Gassendi, who also died #OnThisDay in 1655.
[VB41 1.01]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #History #Manuscript #Brahe
This flyleaf comes with real flies!
This early 18th century book has four flies preserved between the paste-down and the flyleaf.
We wonder how they got there!
[Sion A61.4/Ex1]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #RareBooks #Flyleaf #SionCollege
This early 18th century book has four flies preserved between the paste-down and the flyleaf.
We wonder how they got there!
[Sion A61.4/Ex1]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #RareBooks #Flyleaf #SionCollege
October 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
This flyleaf comes with real flies!
This early 18th century book has four flies preserved between the paste-down and the flyleaf.
We wonder how they got there!
[Sion A61.4/Ex1]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #RareBooks #Flyleaf #SionCollege
This early 18th century book has four flies preserved between the paste-down and the flyleaf.
We wonder how they got there!
[Sion A61.4/Ex1]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #RareBooks #Flyleaf #SionCollege
This woodcut image of a man wrestling open the jaws of a lion is attributed to the engraver Anton Woensam.
It was printed in a 1555 commentary on the Gospels by Friedrich Nausea, the Bishop of Vienna.
(A66.0/N22)
#LambethPalaceLibrary #RareBooks #Manuscripts
It was printed in a 1555 commentary on the Gospels by Friedrich Nausea, the Bishop of Vienna.
(A66.0/N22)
#LambethPalaceLibrary #RareBooks #Manuscripts
October 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
This woodcut image of a man wrestling open the jaws of a lion is attributed to the engraver Anton Woensam.
It was printed in a 1555 commentary on the Gospels by Friedrich Nausea, the Bishop of Vienna.
(A66.0/N22)
#LambethPalaceLibrary #RareBooks #Manuscripts
It was printed in a 1555 commentary on the Gospels by Friedrich Nausea, the Bishop of Vienna.
(A66.0/N22)
#LambethPalaceLibrary #RareBooks #Manuscripts
Visit our website to book free tickets and to find out more information - www.lambethpalacelibrary.info/event/lambet...
#LambethPalaceLibrary #OpenDay #Books #Manuscripts #Archive #Library #CareerGrowth #CareerOpportunity
#LambethPalaceLibrary #OpenDay #Books #Manuscripts #Archive #Library #CareerGrowth #CareerOpportunity
Lambeth Palace Library Careers Open Day – Lambeth Palace Library
www.lambethpalacelibrary.info
October 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Visit our website to book free tickets and to find out more information - www.lambethpalacelibrary.info/event/lambet...
#LambethPalaceLibrary #OpenDay #Books #Manuscripts #Archive #Library #CareerGrowth #CareerOpportunity
#LambethPalaceLibrary #OpenDay #Books #Manuscripts #Archive #Library #CareerGrowth #CareerOpportunity
For #FolkloreThursday here's the legendary King Arthur defeating an armoured giant depicted in the 15th century Chronicle of St Albans.
[LPL MS6, f56v]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #KingArthur #Manuscript
[LPL MS6, f56v]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #KingArthur #Manuscript
October 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM
For #FolkloreThursday here's the legendary King Arthur defeating an armoured giant depicted in the 15th century Chronicle of St Albans.
[LPL MS6, f56v]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #KingArthur #Manuscript
[LPL MS6, f56v]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #KingArthur #Manuscript
Today the Church of England remembers Jerome (d. 420), translator of the Scriptures, and teacher of the Faith. Here we see Jerome at his writing desk in a detail from a late 13th century Bible.
[MS89 f.1r]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Archives #Manuscript
[MS89 f.1r]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Archives #Manuscript
September 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Today the Church of England remembers Jerome (d. 420), translator of the Scriptures, and teacher of the Faith. Here we see Jerome at his writing desk in a detail from a late 13th century Bible.
[MS89 f.1r]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Archives #Manuscript
[MS89 f.1r]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Archives #Manuscript
📣 New acquisition! 📣
Seal matrix of Matthew Hutton, Archbishop of Canterbury for just one year, 1757-58.
An unusual survival - archbishops’ seals were often recycled into the seal for the next incumbent.
[L-2025-4]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Acquisition
Seal matrix of Matthew Hutton, Archbishop of Canterbury for just one year, 1757-58.
An unusual survival - archbishops’ seals were often recycled into the seal for the next incumbent.
[L-2025-4]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Acquisition
![Seal matrix of Matthew Hutton. Seal in wax and matrix in silver [L-2025-4]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gd3nnahgeqpw66r5ey2576wx/bafkreifbdov73e6xcz4wu7xiz5cpxnbvkxxopun7qruummdsmgsonizife@jpeg)
September 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📣 New acquisition! 📣
Seal matrix of Matthew Hutton, Archbishop of Canterbury for just one year, 1757-58.
An unusual survival - archbishops’ seals were often recycled into the seal for the next incumbent.
[L-2025-4]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Acquisition
Seal matrix of Matthew Hutton, Archbishop of Canterbury for just one year, 1757-58.
An unusual survival - archbishops’ seals were often recycled into the seal for the next incumbent.
[L-2025-4]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Acquisition
Today is the feast of Gregory the Great,
Bishop of Rome, teacher of the Faith, d. 604. This hand
coloured woodcut depicts the Mass of St. Gregory. It is
from Horae ad usum Rothmagensem (Paris, 1498).
[ZZ1488.5]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Archives #History
Bishop of Rome, teacher of the Faith, d. 604. This hand
coloured woodcut depicts the Mass of St. Gregory. It is
from Horae ad usum Rothmagensem (Paris, 1498).
[ZZ1488.5]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Archives #History
![Woodcut of Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, kneeling. [ZZ1488.5]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gd3nnahgeqpw66r5ey2576wx/bafkreicncschferxhnv66xx2orrbamid4ub2wl7l42edzhqqkzkynfm3gi@jpeg)
September 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Today is the feast of Gregory the Great,
Bishop of Rome, teacher of the Faith, d. 604. This hand
coloured woodcut depicts the Mass of St. Gregory. It is
from Horae ad usum Rothmagensem (Paris, 1498).
[ZZ1488.5]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Archives #History
Bishop of Rome, teacher of the Faith, d. 604. This hand
coloured woodcut depicts the Mass of St. Gregory. It is
from Horae ad usum Rothmagensem (Paris, 1498).
[ZZ1488.5]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Archives #History
The Arundel Choirbook in Concert!🎶
Two very exciting concerts are happening in September
in conjunction with our exhibition 'Sing Joyfully:
Exploring Music in Lambeth Palace Library'!
For more information, visit the link in our bio ✨
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Concert #Arundel
Two very exciting concerts are happening in September
in conjunction with our exhibition 'Sing Joyfully:
Exploring Music in Lambeth Palace Library'!
For more information, visit the link in our bio ✨
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Concert #Arundel
August 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The Arundel Choirbook in Concert!🎶
Two very exciting concerts are happening in September
in conjunction with our exhibition 'Sing Joyfully:
Exploring Music in Lambeth Palace Library'!
For more information, visit the link in our bio ✨
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Concert #Arundel
Two very exciting concerts are happening in September
in conjunction with our exhibition 'Sing Joyfully:
Exploring Music in Lambeth Palace Library'!
For more information, visit the link in our bio ✨
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Concert #Arundel
Today, we proudly opened our exhibition, Sing Joyfully: Exploring Music in Lambeth Palace Library, to the public! 🎉
👉 Learn more on our Sing Joyfully homepage: www.lambethpalacelibrary.info/sing-joyfully/
#SingJoyfully #LambethPalaceLibrary
👉 Learn more on our Sing Joyfully homepage: www.lambethpalacelibrary.info/sing-joyfully/
#SingJoyfully #LambethPalaceLibrary
July 31, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Today, we proudly opened our exhibition, Sing Joyfully: Exploring Music in Lambeth Palace Library, to the public! 🎉
👉 Learn more on our Sing Joyfully homepage: www.lambethpalacelibrary.info/sing-joyfully/
#SingJoyfully #LambethPalaceLibrary
👉 Learn more on our Sing Joyfully homepage: www.lambethpalacelibrary.info/sing-joyfully/
#SingJoyfully #LambethPalaceLibrary
Today is the feast of Mary, Martha and
Lazarus, companions of Our Lord. Shown here is an
etching of Christ raising Lazarus, by Rembrandt
Harmenszoon van Rijn dated 1642.
[Prints 50/002]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Prints #Rembrandt
Lazarus, companions of Our Lord. Shown here is an
etching of Christ raising Lazarus, by Rembrandt
Harmenszoon van Rijn dated 1642.
[Prints 50/002]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Prints #Rembrandt
![Print by Rembrandt of Christ raising Lazarus. [Prints 50/002]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gd3nnahgeqpw66r5ey2576wx/bafkreiembukcbghnph6iuvgchdfuulzmmi5ebf6jfa5udfqjffe662wi4m@jpeg)
July 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Today is the feast of Mary, Martha and
Lazarus, companions of Our Lord. Shown here is an
etching of Christ raising Lazarus, by Rembrandt
Harmenszoon van Rijn dated 1642.
[Prints 50/002]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Prints #Rembrandt
Lazarus, companions of Our Lord. Shown here is an
etching of Christ raising Lazarus, by Rembrandt
Harmenszoon van Rijn dated 1642.
[Prints 50/002]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Prints #Rembrandt
Today is the Feast of Thomas the Apostle. He is said to have sailed to India to spread the Christian faith and died there. This woodcut of Thomas is from the 16th century Legenda Aurea.
[[ZZ]1527.1]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Woodcut #Prints
[[ZZ]1527.1]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Woodcut #Prints
![Thomas the Apostle [ZZ]1527.1](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gd3nnahgeqpw66r5ey2576wx/bafkreihfeayl7ur5xpz7mpda5vi5tnl7jfccbxki2otywexxvxqvecridi@jpeg)
July 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Today is the Feast of Thomas the Apostle. He is said to have sailed to India to spread the Christian faith and died there. This woodcut of Thomas is from the 16th century Legenda Aurea.
[[ZZ]1527.1]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Woodcut #Prints
[[ZZ]1527.1]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Woodcut #Prints
Today is the feast of the Birth of John the
Baptist. This beautifully decorated initial depicts John holding a
book with a small lamb on top, from the Chicheley
Breviary.
[MS69 f.329v.]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Archives #JohnTheBaptist
Baptist. This beautifully decorated initial depicts John holding a
book with a small lamb on top, from the Chicheley
Breviary.
[MS69 f.329v.]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Archives #JohnTheBaptist
June 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Today is the feast of the Birth of John the
Baptist. This beautifully decorated initial depicts John holding a
book with a small lamb on top, from the Chicheley
Breviary.
[MS69 f.329v.]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Archives #JohnTheBaptist
Baptist. This beautifully decorated initial depicts John holding a
book with a small lamb on top, from the Chicheley
Breviary.
[MS69 f.329v.]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Archives #JohnTheBaptist
Above the diagram, we also have an image God with three faces. This helps us remember that the Trinity is not just a philosophical exercise, but a reflection of the different ‘faces’ God has revealed to mankind over generations.
[H5151.A3P7 1506, leaf A3r]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #TrinitySunday
[H5151.A3P7 1506, leaf A3r]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #TrinitySunday
June 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Above the diagram, we also have an image God with three faces. This helps us remember that the Trinity is not just a philosophical exercise, but a reflection of the different ‘faces’ God has revealed to mankind over generations.
[H5151.A3P7 1506, leaf A3r]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #TrinitySunday
[H5151.A3P7 1506, leaf A3r]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #TrinitySunday
Today is the feast of Columba, Abbot of Iona and Missionary, who died #OnThisDay in 597. This portrait of Columba is from Thomas Messingham's 'Florilegium insulae sanctorum', 1624.
[A87.3/IR2M]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #History #Archives
[A87.3/IR2M]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #History #Archives
June 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Today is the feast of Columba, Abbot of Iona and Missionary, who died #OnThisDay in 597. This portrait of Columba is from Thomas Messingham's 'Florilegium insulae sanctorum', 1624.
[A87.3/IR2M]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #History #Archives
[A87.3/IR2M]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #History #Archives
Today is Pentecost. This beautiful image is taken from a 15th century 'Honresfield Book of Hours', depicting the Virgin and Apostles sitting beneath a dove.
[MS5204 f. 90v]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Manuscript #Pentecost
[MS5204 f. 90v]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Manuscript #Pentecost
June 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Today is Pentecost. This beautiful image is taken from a 15th century 'Honresfield Book of Hours', depicting the Virgin and Apostles sitting beneath a dove.
[MS5204 f. 90v]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Manuscript #Pentecost
[MS5204 f. 90v]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Manuscript #Pentecost
Created c.1150 -1200, this manuscript from one of our Greek
Gospel Lectionaries features some lovely borders, known as
pylai, around the headings for the first lection of weeks
for Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
[Sion L40.2/G1 f117]
#EarlyGreekManuscript
#SionCollege #LambethPalaceLibrary
Gospel Lectionaries features some lovely borders, known as
pylai, around the headings for the first lection of weeks
for Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
[Sion L40.2/G1 f117]
#EarlyGreekManuscript
#SionCollege #LambethPalaceLibrary
June 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Created c.1150 -1200, this manuscript from one of our Greek
Gospel Lectionaries features some lovely borders, known as
pylai, around the headings for the first lection of weeks
for Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
[Sion L40.2/G1 f117]
#EarlyGreekManuscript
#SionCollege #LambethPalaceLibrary
Gospel Lectionaries features some lovely borders, known as
pylai, around the headings for the first lection of weeks
for Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
[Sion L40.2/G1 f117]
#EarlyGreekManuscript
#SionCollege #LambethPalaceLibrary
Today is #AscensionDay, when Christ rose to Heaven. In this 1525 woodcut, from Nicholas Love's 'Meditationes vitae Christi', he leaves behind his footprints as he ascends.
[[ZZ]1525.1]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Woodcut #Archives
[[ZZ]1525.1]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Woodcut #Archives
May 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Today is #AscensionDay, when Christ rose to Heaven. In this 1525 woodcut, from Nicholas Love's 'Meditationes vitae Christi', he leaves behind his footprints as he ascends.
[[ZZ]1525.1]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Woodcut #Archives
[[ZZ]1525.1]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Woodcut #Archives