Tales from the Cathedral Library: When, how, and by whom was the Church of England established?

Name: Tales from the Cathedral Library: When, how, and by whom was the Church of England established?
Start: 2026-04-21T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-04-21T11:30:00+01:00
Location: 4 Canon Lane, Chichester, PO19 1PT, United Kingdom

Schedule

Tue Apr 21 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC+01:00

Location

4 Canon Lane, Chichester, PO19 1PT, United Kingdom | Chichester, EN

Discover the stories hidden within Chichester Cathedral’s historic library through our Tuesday morning workshop series, Tales from the Cathedral Library.
Each session 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'd 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.
21 April: When, how, and by whom was the Church of England established?
Not as easy as it might seem: are we thinking of the original break with Rome under Henry VIII, the ‘Elizabethan Settlement of 1559-62’, or some later date? And what roles do we assign to Archbishops Cranmer, Parker and Whitgift? What about life for the humble clergy and their parishioners?
Space cost £5.00 per session and prior booking is essential.