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History of Westminster Abbey

An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey houses tombs and memorials to kings and queens and the famous and the great.

Architecture Christianity

Address given at a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Westminster Hospital

Thursday, 23rd May 2019

We honour the men and women who have served over the years and those who continue to serve in our own day.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital 300th anniversary

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2020

Sunday, 18th October 2020

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2020: Even the Dean of Westminster could not, should not tell you what the outcome will be. I grew up in.

Royal tombs

Westminster Abbey is the final resting place of many kings and queens, starting with King Edward the Confessor whose shrine stands just behind the High Altar.

Royalty

The Queen's organ (Mander, 2013)

The Queen's organ (Mander, 2013): The Queen’s Organ was the welcome result of collaboration between the Lord Mayor of London, the City of London Corporation, and the Dean and Chapter of Westminster..

The Abbey and the Royal Family

British kings and queens have forged a strong bond with Westminster Abbey. Since 1066 every British monarch, except two, has been crowned here.

The Queen Elizabeth II window

David Hockney’s stained glass window in Westminster Abbey is a vibrantly-coloured contemporary work commissioned to celebrate the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Art

Een korte geschiedenis van Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is al sinds 1066 de kroningskerk, toen Willem de Veroveraar er gekroond werd. Ook hebben er in de Abbey tal van koninklijke huwelijken, begrafenissen en nationale vieringen en herdenkingen plaatsgevonden.

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2018

Sunday, 14th October 2018

Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2018: May we commit ourselves to dedicate our lives to the service of God in Christ and to the service of.

Ein kurzer geschichtlicher Überblick der Westminster Abbey

Die Westminster Abbey ist seit dem Jahr 1066, als Wilhelm der Eroberer König wurde, Krönungskirche. In der Abbey haben zudem zahlreiche königliche Hochzeiten und Begräbnisse, nationale Feierlichkeiten und Gedenkfeiern stattgefunden.

Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist for the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2015

Sunday, 18th October 2015

Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.

American Fund for Westminster Abbey

If you’re a US taxpayer, you can support us tax efficiently by donating to the American Fund for Westminster Abbey (AFWA).

‘They buried him among the kings’

When Charles Dickens died at his home in Kent on 9th June 1870, it was presumed that he would be buried in Rochester Cathedral or in one of the nearby parish churches at Cobham or Shorne. This, after all, was what the author of some of the greatest novels in the English language had wanted.

K is for Kings and Queens

Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?

Westminster Abbey launches Association

Monday, 23rd November 2015

Westminster Abbey introduces its membership scheme, the Westminster Abbey Association, on Monday 30th November for those who would like to support the work of the Abbey and receive unlimited entry during the year, invitations to an exclusive annual event and special offers.

Westminster Abbey Association