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The Wedding of William and Kate
Relive the wedding day of Prince William and Kate Middleton, from the moment the guests arrive to the moment the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
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ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey by allied forces on 25th April 1915.
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A Reflection on thanks
Friday, 24th April 2020
Each morning at round about the same time, I stand at the top of a staircase looking out of my temporary home onto the streets of Westminster.
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Choir’s new CD celebrates established favourites and new works
Friday, 9th June 2023
The Abbey Choir has released a new CD of choral works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir James MacMillan and Sir John Tavener.
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Celebrating St Edward
In a chapel at the heart of Westminster Abbey is the Shrine of Edward the Confessor, king and saint.
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Service of Lessons and Carols
Saturday, 23rd December 2023
A traditional service including the singing of Christmas carols, readings, and anthems sung by the Abbey Choir, lasting about an hour.
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Eleanor de Bohun, Duchess of Gloucester
Eleanor de Bohun was a daughter and co-heir of Humphrey, Earl of Hereford, Essex and Northampton and has a fine brass in Westminster Abbey.
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The Charles Gore Lecture 2009
Sunday, 29th November 2009
Charles Darwin has probably had more impact on religious belief than anyone else born in the last 200 years.
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Sir John Zochonis
Philanthropist
Sir John Basil Zochonis, industrialist, was a generous donor to the Westminster Abbey restoration appeal and he has a small window in the Lady Chapel.
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Peter Mason
In the west cloister of Westminster Abbey is a marble tablet near the grave of Peter Mason. The tablet has lost its heraldic shield.
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Choristership
Being an Abbey chorister is a unique musical and educational experience. Between the ages of 8-13 choristers enjoy an outstanding education at our Choir School.
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Westminster Abbey takes part in Cathedrals at Night
Friday, 28th February 2020
The Abbey will be open from 4.30pm - 7.00pm (last entry at 6.00pm) as part of Cathedrals at Night, a project that will see all 42 Church of England cathedrals, as well as the cathedrals in Wales and the Isle of Man, open their doors free of charge.
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George Sparrow
In St Margaret's is a memorial tablet to George Sparrow, Government agent, and members of his family. Unfortunately this is now hidden behind the organ.
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Hans and Adolf Heinzeller
The Abbey’s crib figures were carved in limewood by Hans and Adolf Heinzeller in Oberammergau, Germany. They were designed by the Abbey's Sacrist Christopher Hildyard.
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Sir Anthony Tuke
Philanthropist
In the west window of Henry VII's chapel is the coat of arms of Sir Anthony Tuke, a trustee of the Westminster Abbey Restoration Appeal.
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Theodore Palaeologus
Soldier
In the chapel of St Michael is the grave of Theodore Palaeologus, buried 3rd May 1644. He was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Parliamentary army.
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Jane Rider
In the south cloister of Westminster Abbey is a wall memorial to Jane Rider. It is not clear why she was buried in the cloisters.
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Dr John Chamber(s)
Priest/Minister, Physician and Doctor
Dr John Chamber or Chambers was buried in St Margaret's church Westminster on 2nd July 1549 but nothing marks his grave.
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Hammond Witherley
Musician
Hammond Witherley, singer, was buried on 4th October 1717 in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey. No gravestone seems to have been inscribed for him.
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Bridget Holmes
Servant
Bridget Holmes, a servant to the royal household, was buried in the north cloister on 26th October 1691. Her grave was at the western end.