Lambeth Palace Library has been kept within Lambeth Palace for 400 years, but things are changing as a new Library is currently under construction. ABOUT LAMBETH PALACE Across the river Thames from the Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster), Lambeth Palace is a working palace and for over 800 years has been the Archbishop of Canterbury's residence. In 1197 land was … [Read more...] about Laura’s London: Exploring Lambeth Palace Library
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Top Ten London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Lambeth
The London district of Lambeth is certainly one of the most happening places in the city, owing perhaps to its location along the banks of the River Thames. The area gives its name to the larger borough of which it is part and derived from Lambehitha or “landing place for lambs,” shortened to Lambeth by 1255. The manor of Lambeth was in the ownership of the Archbishop of … [Read more...] about Top Ten London: Top 10 Things to See and Do in Lambeth