Event Details
- Location: Blackburn Cathedral
- Address: Cathedral Close, Blackburn, Lancs, BB1 5AA
- Start date: 01st September 2026
- End date: 18th November 2026
- Times: During visitor opening hours
- Entry fee: £0 (Donations welcome)
As part of our Centenary celebrations, we will host an exhibition to mark 500 years since William Tyndale’s English New Testament was first printed.
Displaying an original edition of the first Bible to be printed in English, on loan from the British Library, this exhibition focuses on translation and Tyndale’s use of technology.
First printed in 1526, it was a decisive moment in the story of English Christianity, public worship, and the English language itself.
Tyndale 500 brings together the story of Tyndale’s translation, the turbulent world of Tudor England, and the extraordinary technology of the early printing press.
At its heart will be a rare original 1535 edition of Tyndale’s English New Testament (on loan from the British Library) – a 500-year-old printed witness to the moment Scripture began to travel widely in the language of the people.
Whether you’re visiting as a pilgrim, a history-lover, a reader of Scripture, or simply curious, guests are welcome to view the exhibition during the Cathedral’s normal opening hours. Please note that some entry restrictions may apply and your visit may coincide with other activities taking place..
There is no charge to visit, however as a charity, we rely on donations to support the costs and visitor generosity enables us to continue hosting important events like this in the future.
This exhibition has been generously supported by Bible Society and the Friends of Blackburn Cathedral.
