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Tyndale 1526: 500 years of the English Bible

Tyndale 1526: 500 years of the English Bible

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Tyndale 1526 is a forthcoming exhibition at Chester Cathedral Library exploring the history of the English Bible from William Tyndale's original translation in 1526 to its modern legacy. Visitors can follow the fascinating journey of the text through various displays and materials housed within the cathedral venue. Admission costs from £5 for entry to this historical showcase running in August 2026.

William Tyndale’s revolutionary New Testament in English first appeared in 1526. From Tyndale’s world to his present-day legacy, explore the fascinating history of the English Bible using Chester Cathedral’s own Library collection. A special display in the Cathedral Library from 1 May – 30 September. This can be found in the North Quire Aisle, during Cathedral opening times. In addition, within the Exhibition Library's special opening times, which can be booked onto below. Morning sessions are held between 10:00 - 13:00. Afternoon sessions are between 13:30 - 16:30. Please note: we rely on our amazing volunteers for this exhibition to be open to the public, so it will not be open on regular days or dates. The Library is only accessible by several steps, and we do not allow food, drink, or large bags/pushchairs into the exhibition space. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please get in touch if you have any questions. To book a carer's ticket, please call the Cathedral Box Office on 01244 500 959.

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Tyndale 1526: 500 years of the English Bible takes place on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 10:00. The event runs until Wednesday, 2 September 2026.

Tyndale 1526: 500 years of the English Bible is held at Library, Chester Cathedral in Chester (St Werburgh St, Chester, CH1 2HU).

Tickets for Tyndale 1526: 500 years of the English Bible range from £5 to £10. Live prices and availability are shown on chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com.

Tickets for Tyndale 1526: 500 years of the English Bible can be booked via chestercathedral.ticketsolve.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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