The Library was founded before 1631, by Sir John Kedermister, for the benefit of “Ministers of the said town of Langley and such other of the County of Buckingham as resort thereto”. It is described in Simon Jenkins’ book, England’s Thousand Best Churches, as ‘The Jewel of Slough’.
For more information about the Library, please take the Tour of St. Mary’s.
Click here for 3D views of the Library and the Kedermister Pew.
Visiting the Church & Kedermister Library
The Kedermister Library can be open to visitors:
The first Sunday of each month from May to October 2025 between 2.30 – 4.30 pm
Sunday 4 May 2025
Sunday 1 June 2025
Sunday 6 July 2025
Sunday 3 August 2025
Sunday 7 September 2025
Sunday 5 October 2025
Visitors please note access to the Kedermister Library is via seven steep steps without a handrail or ramp access and through a narrow corridor (pew space) and down an additional step. For more information please contact the Parish Office via email for more details.
Visitors can be shown round the Kedermister Library in groups of no more than 10 to ensure everyone has the best experience. Tours of the church and churchyard are also available during open days.
Our Honorary Librarian, Jane Sculpher janesculpher@hotmail.co.uk can be contacted with general enquiries or to discuss visits to the Library in addition to the published dates.