Library & research
Our library and muniment room house the extensive and historic collections of books, manuscripts and archival material belonging to the Dean and Chapter of Westminster. Many people use it as the definitive resource for research into all aspects of the Abbey’s history.
Use our library and archives
Photographic collections
We also hold extensive photographic collections, featuring the Abbey and St Margaret’s Church. You can buy prints and digital images – please contact us for details of availability, prices and reproduction fees.
Contact us
Westminster Abbey Library
East Cloister
London
SW1P 3PA
also 020 7654 4829 or 020 7654 4828
Our staff
Head of Abbey Collection and Librarian – Dr Tony Trowles
Curator – Dr Susan Jenkins
Keeper of the Muniments – Matthew Payne
Assistant Keeper of the Muniments – Christine Reynolds
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At different times of the day, or in different seasons, the light falling in the Abbey will light up something that you have walked past a million times and never seen before.
