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French footsteps in British history
Separated by sea, entwined by history. Fraternité is a season of events focusing on the fellowship between the UK and France, celebrating shared stories, cross-channel influence and the unity of nations. Through an immersive exhibition, music, talks and tours, uncover the relationship between these countries and their national churches, Notre-Dame and Westminster Abbey.
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Art workshop: Rooted in History
Westminster Abbey, founded 1,000 years ago on Thorney Island, has long had a duty to care for and protect nature. Drawing on our ancient roots and Christian faith, this hopeful season of events brings together people from all faiths, and none, reminding us that we are all connected in one living world. Join us in our historic gardens to unearth our personal accountability, inspire communal action, and contribute to the global conversation.
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Explore our History
Explore our History:.
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History of St Margaret's
Entry to St Margaret’s is free. Find out more about the church with our free plan and guide or ask about the free guided tour.
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Explore a place rich in history
Explore a place that's touched the lives of kings, queens, and statesmen, poets, heroes and villains. Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066.
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More Coronation history
Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.
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More Coronation history
Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.
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History resources
Welcome to our growing catalogue of free, downloadable teaching resources. Covering a variety of subject areas across multiple key stages, you’ll be able to explore Westminster Abbey in your classroom, wherever you may be.
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A brief history of the Great Sacristy site
In December 2019, Westminster Abbey embarked on an exciting project to uncover the foundations of the medieval Great Sacristy on the North Green.
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Creation art workshop: Rooted in History
Saturday, 17th August 2024
Join artist Luke Adam Hawker for an afternoon of drawing the trees and architecture of Westminster Abbey.
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Professor Eamon Duffy, Professor of the History of Christianity at the University of Cambridge, gives a tribute
A memorial to two brothers, both priests and distinguished academics, Owen Chadwick OM KBE and Henry Chadwick KBE, was dedicated in the South Quire Aisle of Westminster Abbey on Thursday 1st February 2018.
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The Dean wore the Windrush cope during the service, which illustrates aspects of black history in Britain since 1948
The Queen was represented by the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London at a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 70th anniversary of the landing of the Windrush today.
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Temp History
Temp History:.
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Building History
Westminster Abbey was founded in the year 960 AD. Since then there have been three churches on the same site. The current church is 750 years old and full of beautiful statues and windows. Join us to find out about and recreate some of the wonders you would encounter inside.
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Protecting history
On 8th May 1945, Winston Churchill announced that the Second World War in Europe at an end. This was VE Day or Victory in Europe Day.
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Architecture
The present Abbey building dates mainly from the reign of Henry III. In 1245 he pulled down the eastern part of the 11th century Abbey.
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Fraternité tour: Sororite!
Saturday, 2nd March 2024
Join us this Women’s History Month to explore the stories of some of the remarkable women who are woven into English and French history.
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Celebrating the re-building of Westminster Abbey 1269 in the presence of HM The Queen
Tuesday, 15th October 2019
Our celebration today marks a particular moment in the long history of this Abbey Church.
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Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday of Lent 2022
Sunday, 20th March 2022
Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday of Lent 2022: The story of Jacob’s ladder is one which has a fascinating reception history. On Christmas Day 1950, a remarkable theft was.
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One People Oration 2006
Wednesday, 22nd February 2006
Speaker: Mr Tony Colman (former Chair, UK Parliament UN Group)