Event W03: Tales from the Cathedral Library

Discover the stories hidden within Chichester Cathedral’s historic library through our Tuesday morning workshop series, Tales from the Cathedral Library.

Each of these sessions offers a chance to explore fascinating manuscripts, rare books, and other treasures, and to discuss their significance for the Church – both then and today. Step behind the scenes of one of Chichester’s most remarkable spaces and learn about the Cathedral Library’s treasures in a welcoming, intimate setting – where every item has a story to tell – led by Cathedral Sub-Librarian Dr Andrew Foster and Canon Chancellor, the Rev Dr Earl Collins.

Held in the Dresden Room, George Bell House, sessions last approximately one and a half hours and conclude with coffee, conversation, and a moment to reflect on the morning’s discoveries

June 16: Why do we have Roman Catholic works in our cathedral library?

After 1570, it would have been illegal to hold Roman Catholic books in your home, yet cathedral and university college libraries obtained such books to engage in controversies and for many scholars, Catholic works were well respected. What books are we talking about with regard to Chichester?