Lambeth Palace to house religious library in new nine-storey tower

Planning permission has been granted for first new building at site for 200 years which will house historic manuscripts and books

A new library at Lambeth Palace will house the biggest collection of religious works outside the Vatican after planning permission was granted for the first new building at the historic site for 200 years.

A contemporary building with a nine-storey tower will be constructed in the grounds of the palace on the south bank of the Thames opposite the Palace of Westminster.

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