Beetham Vestry Library

The collection contains a little over 300 books published before 1800, with about 50 published later. Standard works of Anglican theology form the largest category, but there are also volumes on science and on British antiquities, and works by Latin authors, as well as some volumes by French Protestant theologians. Several large volumes contain a collection of 18th century sermons mainly on special occasions, bound up with a number of political tracts.

The volumes were mainly collected by the Reverend William Hutton, Vicar of Beetham, 1762-1811 and placed by him in the Vestry in 1795. The collection was subsequently augmented by various donations, especially that of Alfred John Balleine, Vicar of Beetham from 1907 to 1929. They were deposited in the University Library in 1987.

The collection contains a little over 300 books published before 1800, with about 50 published later. Standard works of Anglican theology form the largest category, but there are also volumes on science and on British antiquities, and works by Latin authors, as well as some volumes by French Protestant theologians. Several large volumes contain a collection of 18th century sermons mainly on special occasions, bound up with a number of political tracts.

Each item is listed by number and listed in a manual catalogue. Not all items are useable due to their condition so consultation must be checked first with Special Collection staff.

Items in the collection may be consulted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the controlled environment and restrictions of Special Collections. Some of the items in the collection are in a fragile state and unable to be used so please contact Special Collections staff prior to your visit to check that the item you wish to use is accessible. To make an appointment contact: Special Collections Web Pageemail:Special Collections

Beetham Parish Church.

Manual catalogue - can be consulted at Lancaster University Library.

COPIES FOR PRIVATE STUDY: Subject to copyright conditions imposed by owners and protecting the documents, the library can supply, at charge, photocopies or digital copies.

PUBLICATION: A reader wishing to publish material in the collection should contact the Curator of Special Collections in writing. The reader is responsible for obtaining permission to publish from the copyright owner.

Originaly donated in 1795 by Rev William Hutton and gradually added to over the years especially by Alfred John Balleine between 1907-1929. Deposited at the University in 1987.