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• Edwardtide Pilgrimage 2024

  Saturday, 19th October 2024

  Join us for the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor on Saturday 19th October 2024

  Edwardtide Edward the Confessor Special Service

• John Peter Foster

  Architect

  The ashes of architect J. Peter Foster were buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey on 5th December 2010.

• Sir Peter Parker

  Sailor

  In St Margaret's Church Westminster is a large monument to Sir Peter Parker who died fighting in America on 30th August 1814.

• Lunchtime Talk: Edward I, a Great and Terrible King

  Wednesday, 9th July 2025

  Historian Marc Morris explores the life of King Edward I and considers how his controversial reign shaped the history of the British Isles.

  Events

• James O’Donnell secures role at Yale University

  Tuesday, 26th April 2022

  James O’Donnell, Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey, has been appointed as Professor in the Yale School of Music and Yale Institute of Sacred Music. He will leave the Abbey this Christmas.

  Music The Choir of Westminster Abbey

• St James the Apostle

  St Peter flag

• Queen Alexandra, wife of Edward VII

  Queen Alexandra was born in 1844, the daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark. With her husband Edward VII, she was crowned in 1902.

• James Ley, 3rd Earl of Marlborough

  Sailor

  James Ley, 3rd Earl of Marlborough is buried in the north ambulatory of Westminster Abbey but he has no monument or marker.

• Abbey marks Wyatt bicentenary

  Thursday, 5th September 2013

  A wreathlaying marking the bicentenary of the death of the architect James Wyatt PRA (1746-1813) was held at his grave in Westminster Abbey on Thursday 5th September 2013.

  James Wyatt Wreathlaying

• Edward II

  The coronation of Edward and Isabella took place in February 1308. In his coronation oath, he swore to uphold the laws of Edward the Confessor.

• Edward Gee

  Writer and Priest/Minister

  Reverend Dr Edward Gee, author, was buried in Westminster Abbey on 6th March 1730 "within the north gate of the tombs", presumably the north ambulatory.

• Edward Glanvill

  Edward Glanvill was buried in the south cloister of Westminster Abbey, adjoining the stone to William Shield. The stone is a little faint.

• Edward Woodroofe

  Edward Woodroofe was a mason and surveyor at Westminster Abbey. He was buried in the north cloister.

• Edward Grant

  Writer and Priest/Minister

  Reverend Edward Grant was a prebendary of Westminster from 1577-1601, Sub-Dean, and Head Master of Westminster School 1572-1593. He was buried in the north transept.

• Edward VII

  Albert Edward, eldest son of Queen Victoria, was born in 1841. His coronation, with his wife Alexandra of Denmark, was held on 9th August 1902.

• James Broughton

  James Broughton and his wife Rebecca are buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey. On the wall beside is a cartouche with winged demi-angels.

• James II

  James II was born on 14th October 1633. His coronation with his queen, Mary of Modena, took place at Westminster Abbey on 23rd April 1685.

• Edward Wetenhall

  Priest/Minister, Physician and Doctor

  In the south transept of Westminster Abbey is the grave of Bishop Wetenhall. His son Edward, a doctor, has a monument, by William Woodman, nearby.

• James Dodd

  Priest/Minister

  In the Dark cloister area, leading to the Little Cloister, is a wall tablet to James William Dodd. He was buried in the east cloister.

• James Chelsum

  Musician

  In the west cloister of Westminster Abbey is a white marble memorial tablet to James Chelsum, Lay Vicar of the Abbey from 1736-1742.