Library & research
The definitive resource for research into all aspects of the Abbey’s history is the extensive and historic collections belonging to the Dean and Chapter of Westminster.
Use our library and archivesAbout our collection
The books and manuscripts in the historic Library of the Dean and Chapter date from the 16th century. Our archives go back to the tenth century, when the Abbey was founded as a monastery.
We regret that the library is closed to research visits until further notice. Find out more
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
[email protected]
Curator
Dr Susan Jenkins
[email protected]
Keeper of the Muniments
Matthew Payne
[email protected]
Assistant Keeper of the Muniments
Christine Reynolds
[email protected]
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You are surrounded by history at the Abbey, not like a museum where it’s just displayed, but here you are standing where history has happened.
