Westminster Abbey and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Abbey is no longer open for public worship, general visiting or private prayer. Meanwhile, the community of Abbey clergy are continuing to worship and pray, in-line with government guidance. They are also producing a podcast to mark key liturgical events.
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Library & research
The definitive resource for research into all aspects of the Abbey’s history is the extensive and historic collections belonging to the Dean and Chapter of Westminster.
Use our library and archives
Photographic collections
We also hold extensive photographic collections, featuring the Abbey and St Margaret’s Church. You can buy prints and digital images – please contact us for details of availability, prices and reproduction fees.
Contact us
Westminster Abbey Library
East Cloister
London
SW1P 3PA
also 020 7654 4829 or 020 7654 4828
Our staff
Head of Abbey Collection and Librarian
Dr Tony Trowles
[email protected]
Curator
Dr Susan Jenkins
[email protected]
Keeper of the Muniments
Matthew Payne
[email protected]
Assistant Keeper of the Muniments
Christine Reynolds
[email protected]
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I’ve worked here for over thirty years and have seen many of the major services - it’s strange to realise that you are in a small way part of history.
