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Sermon at Memorial Eucharist For Eric Symes Abbott

Wednesday, 12th June 1985

Delivered by The Reverend John Robson. Chaplain of Wellington College, Berkshire.

32nd Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture

Thursday, 11th May 2017

Salley Vickers addresses the crucial role of the arts in giving shape and form to abiding intangible realities, suggesting the vital importance of nurturing the imagination through the arts in an increasingly secular society.

Statesmen’s Aisle

The north transept of Westminster Abbey is known as Statesmen's Aisle due to the many memorials there to politicians.

Abbey in Wartime

On the outbreak of the second world war in 1939 many of the Abbey's treasures were evacuated for safety to country houses, such as Mentmore.

Architecture

The Cellarium Terrace

This contemporary event space blends traditional and modern architecture, with views across to the Abbey’s west towers. There is also a small, private outdoor area.

HRH The Princess Royal to dedicate Armed Forces Memorial

Friday, 17th October 2008

HRH The Princess Royal will dedicate a memorial in the Abbey’s South Cloister later this month to commemorate all those in the British armed forces who have died in conflicts throughout the world since the Second World War.

Armed Forces Memorial Memorial dedication

Food & drink

Relax over delicious food and drink, whether you’re visiting Westminster Abbey or not. The Cellarium Café and Terrace serves meals throughout the day.

Long Range Desert Group memorial dedicated

Monday, 9th December 2013

A memorial to the Long Range Desert Group was dedicated in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey on Monday 9th December 2013.

Long Range Desert Group

The Victoria Cross and George Cross Memorial

Wednesday, 7th May 2003

The Victoria Cross and George Cross Memorial in Westminster Abbey unveiled and dedicated at a Service on 14th May 2003.

Victoria Cross and George Cross Memorial

Abbey Marks 60th Anniversary of the Korean War

Wednesday, 10th July 2013

His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester attended a Service of Thanksgiving to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of hostilities in the Korean War at the Abbey on Thursday 11th July.

Special Service Royal Visit HRH The Duke of Gloucester Korean war

Beyond Victory Tour: Commemorating the Second World War

Thursday, 1st May 2025

As the nation marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, explore the enduring legacy of the conflict in Westminster Abbey.

Events Beyond Victory

Memorial to Chadwick brothers dedicated

Friday, 2nd February 2018

A memorial to two brothers, both priests and distinguished academics, Owen Chadwick OM KBE and Henry Chadwick KBE, was dedicated in the South Quire Aisle of Westminster Abbey on Thursday 1st February 2018.

St Margaret's choir war memorial

Soldier and Airman

Former choristers of St Margaret's church Westminster who died in the two world wars are commemorated by brass plaques in the church.

Westminster citizens war memorial

In St Benedict's chapel is a stained glass window in memory of those citizens of Westminster who gave their lives during the 1939-1945 war.

A Service to Dedicate a Memorial to the Founders of the Royal Ballet

Tuesday, 17th November 2009

A Service to Dedicate a Memorial to the Founders of the Royal Ballet was held at Westminster Abbey at 12 noon on Tuesday 17th November 2009.

Royal Ballet

Arctic explorer's memorial unveiled

Tuesday, 30th September 2014

A memorial to the Orkney-born Arctic explorer Dr John Rae (1813-1893) was dedicated in the Chapel of St John the Evangelist, Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 30th September 2014.

Dr John Rae