Lambeth

/ˈlæmbəθ/ noun

Definition

A borough in South London, England, historically significant as the location of Lambeth Palace, the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Etymology

From Old English 'lamb' (lamb) + 'hythe' (landing place, harbor). Originally meant 'lamb landing place,' likely where lambs were brought to market via the Thames.

Kelly Says

Lambeth Palace has been the Archbishop of Canterbury's residence for over 800 years, making it one of the oldest continuously occupied buildings in London and a center of Anglican Church governance.

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