Modern collections

These include:

• publications on the Cathedral itself
• classics of Anglican theology
• British history
• 19th century works on antiquities and archaeology
• works about North East England
• relevant and ongoing periodical runs including Scriptorium, Northern History and Archaeologia Aeliana

The Archdeacon Sharp Library

This modern theology lending library has about 10,000 English titles. It supports:

• clergy who are either serving or retired from service within the dioceses of Durham and Newcastle
• those studying for Ordination, Reader ministry and other theological courses
• the teaching and research needs of the members of Durham University
• local residents interested in academic theology

It is owned by the Lord Crewe Trustees and housed in the Cathedral Library.