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Explore our History
Explore our History:.
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Elizabeth, Duchess of Northumberland & Percy family
Politician and Soldier
A large white marble monument to Elizabeth, Duchess of Northumberland stands in this chapel. This was designed by Robert Adam and sculpted by Nicholas Read.
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Coronation Theatre
Discover more about the space within Westminster Abbey where coronations have taken place for hundreds of years.
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The Liber Regalis
Find out how a highly decorated manuscript from the 14th century has guided the understanding of coronation services at Westminster Abbey.
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Order of Service
Find out more about the practical purpose and historical significance of orders of service for coronations.
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Coronation Chair
Uncover the history behind a chair that has taken centre stage in coronations for over 700 years.
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Ampulla and spoon
Understand the essential role that a small vessel and a spoon play in the most important part of the coronation service.
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Music
Uncover the role and significance of traditional and commissioned music within coronations throughout history.
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Royal regalia
Discover more about the objects presented to the monarch during the coronation service and find out what each one represents.
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Westminster Abbey Celebrates the Life of The Lord Attenborough
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of The Lord Attenborough CBE was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 17th March 2015.
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Sir Thomas Hughes-Hallett DL, Chairman, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, gives a reflection
A service of thanksgiving to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Westminster Hospital was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Thursday 23rd May 2019.
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Canon Tricia Hillas with Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons as the congregation exits yesterday’s Installation service
The Reverend Tricia Hillas, Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons, was installed as a Canon of Westminster during Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 9th May 2021.
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Sermon at Evensong on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity 2018
Sunday, 5th August 2018
Sermon at Evensong on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity 2018: Jean-Baptiste Vianney never set out to please people. Rather he proceeded purposefully in seeking to please God. At around this time of.
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Edward Vernon
Politician and Sailor
Edward Vernon has a marble memorial in the north transept, near the entry door. He was born in Westminster on 12th November 1684.
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Victoria & George Cross Holders
In the nave is a joint memorial stone to holders of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry, and holders of the George Cross.
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John Berkeley, Lord Fitzharding
In the north ambulatory are the graves of John Berkeley, Lord Fitzharding and his wife Barbara. He was the younger son of Sir Charles Berkeley.
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Dame Mary James
In the north choir aisle, not far from her grave, is a marble monument to Dame Mary James, wife of Sir John James.
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Professor Paul O'Prey, Vice Chancellor, reads The Caged Skylark
A Service to Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Foundation of Whitelands College was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 24th May 2016.
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Alan Campbell Don
Dean and Priest/Minister
Alan Campbell Don K.C.V.O. was Dean of Westminster from 1946 to 1959 and his ashes are buried in the nave. He was born in Scotland.
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Sermon at Evensong on the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 2018
Sunday, 30th September 2018
Sermon at Evensong on the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 2018: The Church mediates to all people, not least those who have been dealt the toughest cards. The contaminated blood scandal inquiry, which.