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| Parent company | Archbishops' Council |
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| Founded | 1986 |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Headquarters location | Church House, Westminster London |
| Distribution | Norwich Books and Music |
| Publication types | Books |
| Official website | www |
Church House Publishing is the official publisher of the Church of England and was founded in 1986. [1]
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