CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL ARCHIVES
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The Archives contain records and manuscripts dating from
742 for the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury, the Diocese of
Canterbury, the Cit
y of Canterbury, and parochial records
for the archdeacdhary of Canterbury, as well as several
small private coilections. A3 partnership between Kent
County Council and the Dean» and Chapter of Canterbury
administers the Jirchives, which are part of the Kent
Archives Service.§
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OPENING HOURS S
The searchroom is pen to the general public:
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Classes and grou
EDNESDAY ~9.30 am - 4.30 pm
sits can be arranged by appointment on
Thursdays and Fri ays. The office will be closed to the
public on Saturdj s
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, Sundays, public holidays, and other
times by prior arinngment. *
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The office partioipates in the County Archive Research
Network scheme. Acjess to the searchroom will be allowed on
production of a re der's ticket. This can be issued on the
day of the visit an
giving name and‘
photographs. It ts»
visiting the office
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production of suitable identification,
address, and two‘ passport sized
necessary to reserve a desk prior to
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Enquiries and bookings can be made either by writing tof-
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Mrs. Charlotfle Hodgson,
Assistant County Archivist (East Kent)
Canterbury Cathedral Archivps
The Precincts
Canterbury
Kent CT1 ZE
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or by telephoning Canterbury (022,) 463510
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CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL LIBRARY
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The Library contains books and pamphlets dating from the
beginning of printing in the fifteenth century to the
present day. The main collection consists of: 13,000 items
printed before 1801; 16,000 printed l80l—l900; and 15,000
twentieth century titles. In addition, the Library houses
about 3,500 books from the beginning of printing to the
mid-nineteenth century which form the Mendham collection
deposited by the Law Society of London. The Printed Books
are administered by the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury in
close association with the University of Kent at
Canterbury. I
OPENING HOURS
The Library is normally open: . _
' MONDAY — FRIDAY 9.30 am ~ 4.30 pm
BOOKING L i
Please make an appointment to visit the Library. we only
have a small staff and it is possible we may not be able to
accommodate you if you do not give us advance notice.
Please bring some form of identification with you.
Undergraduates should bring a letter of introduction from
their tutor. . ‘
ENQIIIRIIZS
Enquiries and bookings can be made either by writing to:-
Mrs. Sheila Hingley
Cathedral Librarian
Canterbury Cathedral Library
The Precincts
Canterbury '
Kent CT1 ZEN
or by telephoning Canterbury (0227) 458950
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