Teaching 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.
Resources to explore this month
Special events
Stretch post-16 minds with this collection of thought-provoking RE and History lectures. With topics ranging from Africans in Tudor England to the question of whether science needs God, use these clips to encourage discussion in your classroom.
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Signs, symbols and space
Use these short video clips to answer a handful of key questions about signs, symbols and space within a Christian church. Ideal as a lesson starter, use Westminster Abbey as a case study when exploring crosses, candles and other significant objects.
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St Edward the Confessor
Who was St Edward the Confessor, why was he important in England and what does he have to do with Westminster Abbey? Explore the life and legend of the king who became a saint using these comprehensive lessons and activities.
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