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• Lewis Prowde (Proud)

  Lawyer

  Lewis Prowde (or Proud) was buried on 16th January 1617 at the entrance to St Benedict's chapel in Westminster Abbey but nothing marks his grave.

• Nicholas Assheton

  The ashes of the Hon. Nicholas Assheton were buried in the Islip chapel on 15th March 2013. He was Chief Honorary Steward from 2002-2006.

• Wesley Carr

  Writer, Dean and Priest/Minister

  The ashes of Dr (Arthur) Wesley Carr, KCVO, Dean of Westminster from 1997-2006, were buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey on 24th April 2018.

• Thomas Trotter

  Thomas Trotter is the Organist at St Margaret's Church.

• Music

  Uncover the role and significance of traditional and commissioned music within coronations throughout history.

• Westminster Abbey Dean Announces his Retirement

  Wednesday, 31st August 2005

  The Very Reverend Dr Wesley Carr, Dean of Westminster since 1997, retires on 11th February.

  The Very Reverend Dr Wesley Carr

• Four Knights Grand Cross installed in Bath chapel

  Tuesday, 20th July 2021

  Four Knights Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath were installed in the Abbey’s Lady Chapel on Monday 19th July..

• George Montaigne (Mountain)

  Dean and Priest/Minister

  Dr George Mountaigne (or Mountain) was Dean of Westminster 1610-1617 but has no memorial at Westminster Abbey nor any portrait in the Deanery.

• Sir Charles Longcroft

  Soldier and Airman

  In the Lady Chapel is a sword purchased by Officers of the Order of the Bath from a bequest left by Sir Charles Longcroft.

• John Rae

  Writer and Broadcaster

  The ashes of Dr John Rae, Head Master of Westminster School, were buried in the Dark Cloister, which leads to the schoolyard from the cloisters.

• Gabriel More

  Priest/Minister

  Dr Gabriel More, or Moore, was buried in the Quire area, near the Sub-Dean's stall, on 29th October 1652. He has no marker or memorial.

• New Canon Theologian appointed

  Monday, 20th December 2010

  It is announced today (Tuesday 21st December 2010) from 10 Downing Street that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of The Reverend Vernon White as a Canon of Westminster. He will become Canon Theologian in succession to the Reverend Canon Dr Nicholas Sagovsky, who will be leaving the Abbey in January.

  Reverend Vernon White

• Abbey installs new Canon Theologian

  Friday, 6th May 2011

  The Reverend Vernon White was installed as a Canon of Westminster at Evensong on Saturday 7th May 2011.

• Frequently asked questions

  Answers to your most-asked questions about membership of the Westminster Abbey Association.

• 20. Anne Boleyn

  Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.

• A Service to mark the opening of the Legal Year

  Wednesday, 1st October 2025

  The annual service to mark the start of the Legal Year in England and Wales will be held in Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 1st October.

  Judges Service Special Service

• A Service to mark the opening of the Legal Year

  Tuesday, 1st October 2024

  This annual service which marks the start of the Legal Year in England and Wales will be conducted by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, and attended by Members of the Legal Profession.

• Attending a service

  People from all over the world visit Westminster Abbey to join our services, which form part of a tradition of daily Christian worship.

• John of Eltham, Earl of Cornwall

  The embalmed body of Prince John of Eltham was buried in Westminster Abbey in 1337 and he has a fine monument. He was born at Eltham manor in Kent.

• Michael Mayne

  Writer, Dean and Priest/Minister

  The ashes of Michael Clement Otway Mayne K.C.V.O, Dean of Westminster, are buried in the nave near the graves of his predecessors in office.