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• Tommy Thompson

  The gilded stone cross on the west gable is a memorial to Thomas (Tommy) G. Thompson, Secretary and Executive Director of the Westminster Abbey Trust.

• J is for Jesus

  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?

• The King and Queen lead the nation in marking VE Day 80th anniversary

  The King and Queen attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th May. VE Day was the public holiday that marked the formal end of the Second World War in Europe.

• Mrs William Quartermain

  The wife of Dr William Quartermain, one of the King's Physicians, was buried in "the south part of the cross aisle" i.e. south transept.

• Organisation de votre visite

  Notre souhait est que vous appréciez et profitiez de votre visite de l'Abbaye, nous vous donnons donc quelques conseils utiles qui vous aideront à la préparer.

• Planen Sie Ihren Besuch

  Wir möchten, dass Ihr Besuch der Abbey sicher und angenehm verläuft. Daher haben wir einige hilfreiche Informationen zusammengestellt, die Sie bei der Vorbereitung unterstützen.

• Planifique su visita

  Deseamos que su visita a la Abadía resulte segura y agradable. Por eso, le ofrecemos algunos consejos útiles que le ayudarán a prepararse.

• Запланируйте свой визит

  Мы хотим, чтобы ваше посещение оставило у вас только приятные впечатления, поэтому предлагаем вам воспользоваться нашими полезными советами.

• Access, facilities and FAQ

  We want your visit to the Abbey to be safe and enjoyable, so offer some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit.

• Column Capital

  Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see this column capital, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.

• The Liber Regalis

  Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the Liber Regalis, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.

• The Passion narratives

  A reflection for Holy Week by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster

• Abbey links

  ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey by allied forces on 25th April 1915.

• Field of Remembrance

  Thursday, 10th November 2005

  Her Majesty The Queen accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on 10 November.

  Field of Remembrance

• Duke of Edinburgh opens 83rd Royal British Legion Field of Remembrance at Abbey

  His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh opened the 83rd Royal British Legion’s Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 10th November 2011.

• Members of the Royal Family honour war dead

  Thursday, 7th November 2019

  TRH The Duke and Duchess of Sussex opened the 91st Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 7th November.

  HRH The Duke of Sussex HRH The Duchess of Sussex Special Service

• Crown Prince and Princess of Serbia mark UN World Humanitarian Day

  Friday, 18th August 2023

  Crown Prince and Princess of Serbia mark UN World Humanitarian Day: Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia attended a wreath laying ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

• 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.

• Duke of Edinburgh opens 84th Royal British Legion Field of Remembrance

  Thursday, 8th November 2012

  His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh opened the 84th Royal British Legion’s Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th November 2012.

  Prince Philip Royal visit

• HRH The Duchess of Cornwall honours war dead

  Thursday, 11th November 2021

  HRH The Duchess of Cornwall opened the 93rd Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 11th November 2021.

  Remembrance