Archbishop praises Lambeth Palace Library's 'Back-a-Book' scheme

Friday, August 15, 2008

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has praised the generosity of contributors to the ‘Back-a-Book’ scheme, which encourages members of the public to sponsor the repair of books in Lambeth Palace Library, the principal library and record office for the history of the Church of England.

The Archbishop said: “Lambeth Palace Library has an unrivalled collection of books relating to the Church of England and the Anglican Communion.

"The Library greatly appreciates the generosity people are showing by participating in ‘Back-a-Book’ to ensure that these books can be preserved for future generations." the rest