The Library

A new library was built in the Priory as part of an extensive programme of refurbishment works carried out in 2019. The collection was then re-catalogued, and this catalogue is accessible online.

In the meantime, also in 2019, Willen Priory closed, and the much larger collection of books there went into storage.

Then, in 2025, as part of the development of the Herbert Kelly Institute for Anglican Religious Life, a new library was built at 72 Claypath, and the books from Willen were brought to Durham.

We aim to have one library, on two sites, with specialisms in spirituality and religious life.

Please Note

Much of the collection will remian inaccessible until cataloguing and shelving  is complete. This will take several months. In the meantime, the Priory library remains operational.

Join the Library

If you would like to enquire about joining the library, please contact the Librarian on: 
library@stantonyspriory.org