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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day
Sunday, 4th April 2021
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day: Easter morning. John’s Gospel. Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Mag-dalene came to the tomb.
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Kenneth Mackenzie, Lord Fortrose
Politician
Kenneth Mackenzie, commonly called Lord Fortrose, was buried in the south aisle of the nave on 22nd October 1761. He has no memorial or marker.
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Royal visit
A joyful noise: the bells of Westminster Abbey:.
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The Venerable Patricia Hillas
Find out more about the Archdeacon and Canon Westminster.
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Lady Chapel
Westminster Abbey is a treasure house of paintings, stained glass, textiles and artefacts – and is also where some significant people are buried or remembered.
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The Society of Our Lady of Pew
Life at Westminster Abbey revolves around worship. Whatever your beliefs, you’re welcome to take part. Our daily services are open to the public.
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Our Lady of Pew
The Society of Our Lady of Pew venerates the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, and regularly holds Mass and retreats in the Abbey.
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The News
Christmas is one of the most special festivals in the Christian calendar. Make yourself comfortable as you explore the story of Jesus' birth and create Christmas crafts to bring festive cheer to your home. Enjoy weekly over advent or indulge in one sitting and take a moment to think about what the Christmas story means to you.
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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 Battle of Britain airman
A reflection for Holy Week by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster
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Abbey remembers Canon Jane Sinclair
Thursday, 7th October 2021
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of the Reverend Canon Jane Sinclair was held in St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, on Tuesday 7th October 2021.
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Floral symbolism
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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Sir Henry Royce
Engineer
In the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey is a memorial window for Sir Frederick Henry Royce, engineer and car designer.
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William & John Herschel
Scientist, Musician, Mathematician and Astronomer
A memorial stone to William Herschel, astronomer and musician, was unveiled in the nave in 1954. The grave of his son Sir John is nearby.
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Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox
Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox, was buried, at the expense of Elizabeth I, in the south aisle of Henry VII's chapel in Westminster Abbey.
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Charles St Clare Bedford
Charles St Clare Bedford, Chapter Clerk at Westminster Abbey 1854-1900 and Coroner for the City of Westminster 1845-1888, is buried in the north cloister.
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Thomas Finny
Thomas Finny, an assistant carpenter, was buried in the Dark Cloister area, near the Undercroft door. He worked for the Abbey from at least 1753.
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Thomas, Lord Wharton
Politician
Thomas, 2nd Lord Wharton was buried in St Michael's chapel on 26th June 1572. But he seems never to have had a monument or gravestone.
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Colin Williams
Philanthropist
Colin Williams (1942-2015) was an Abbey Honorary Steward (from 1992-2012) and a generous donor to the appeal for the restoration of Henry VII's chapel.
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William Dobson
On the wall of the west cloister, near his grave (which is still readable), is a white marble tablet in memory of William Dobson.