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• George Goring, 1st Earl of Norwich

  George Goring, 1st Earl of Norwich, was buried in St John the Baptist's chapel in Westminster Abbey on 14th January 1663. He has no monument.

• George Montagu Dunk, Earl of Halifax

  Politician

  In the west aisle of the north transept is a memorial for George Montagu Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax, politician. The monument is of marble.

• George, John, Arabella and Henrietta Churchill

  Politician, Soldier and Sailor

  Admiral George Churchill was buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey and has a large monument. His sister Arabella is also buried. John Churchill Duke of Marlborough was briefly buried here then moved to Blenheim Palace.

• Princess Margaret, daughter of George VI

  Princess Margaret was the second daughter of King George VI and the sister of Queen Elizabeth II. She married at Westminster Abbey in 1960.

• George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston

  Writer and Statesman

  A memorial to George Nathaniel, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, K.G., GCSI, GCIE, statesman and writer, was unveiled in Henry VII's chapel in 1930.

• 150th Anniversary of Peabody Celebrated

  Thursday, 29th March 2012

  A service to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Peabody and the work of its founder, George Peabody, was held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 28th March 2012 at 11.00am.

  Special Service Peabody

• Beyond Victory: Drawing Workshop

  Wednesday, 18th June 2025

  Artist reporter George Butler leads a drawing workshop in St Catherine’s Garden, part of the Abbey which sustained significant damage in the Second World War.

  Events Beyond Victory

• Look closer

  Coronations are events in history that you may heard of, read about or seen in a film, but the details are a little vague. What is a coronation and why do they happen? Find out answers to these questions and more in this introductory guide.

• Look closer

  Find out more about the practical purpose and historical significance of orders of service for coronations.

• Royal visit

  A joyful noise: the bells of Westminster Abbey:.

• Anne Neville, wife of Richard III

  Anne was crowned queen on 6th July 1483. She died in 1485 and is buried on the southern side of Westminster Abbey's High Altar.

• ANZAC Day

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

• 1784 - Kieran

  In 2017, Westminster Abbey invited young people from around London to respond to the stories and memories held in the fabric of the building. These young consultants reflected on their experience through a variety of outcomes creating a vibrant and eclectic body of work.

• Queens Consort of Westminster Abbey

  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.

• The Last Supper

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

• A King's tribute

  Honouring the Unknown Warrior, a centenary after his burial in Westminster Abbey.

• Richard II and Anne of Bohemia

  Richard was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 16th July 1377 aged 10. He married Anne of Bohemia in January 1382 and both are buried in the Abbey. His portrait hangs in the nave.

• Henry II

  Henry was the eldest son of Empress Matilda. He and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, were crowned in Westminster Abbey on Sunday 19th December 1154.

• Music

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

• Royal regalia

  Discover more about the objects presented to the monarch during the coronation service and find out what each one represents.