Tyndale 500 Bible Exhibition

As part of our centenary celebrations, we will mark 500 years since William Tyndale’s English New Testament was first printed, with a fascinating exhibition.

Tyndale 500 brings together the story of translation, the turbulent world of Tudor England, and the extraordinary technology of the early printing press. 

At the heart of this exhibition will be a rare, original 1535 edition of Tyndale's English New Testament (on loan from the British Library) - a witness to the moment Scripture began to travel widely in the language of the people. 

First printed in 1526, it was a decisive moment in the story of English Christianity, public worship, and the English language itself. This exhibition focuses on translation and Tyndale’s use of technology and will feature the display of a number of other notable Bibles and children's activities too.

This exhibition runs from 1st September until 18th November 2026 and 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 (some entry restrictions may apply on certain days).

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. We suggest a £5 donation and are grateful for any support guests can give.