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• 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:.

• Second Sunday of Lent

  The Reverend Mark Birch reflects on Peter’s denial of Jesus and how it is represented visually on the altar of the Lady Chapel with a crowing cockerel statue.

• Albert memorial

  Find out about sculptor Thomas Brock's contribution to Westminster Abbey.

• The Queen’s funeral to be held at Westminster Abbey

  Saturday, 10th September 2022

  Buckingham Palace has announced that the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be held at Westminster Abbey at 11am on Monday 19th September.

  HM The Queen

• Elizabeth, Duchess of Northumberland & Percy family

  Politician and Soldier

  A large white marble monument to Elizabeth, Duchess of Northumberland stands in this chapel. This was designed by Robert Adam and sculpted by Nicholas Read.

• ANZAC Day

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

• Elizabeth Dinwiddie

  Elizabeth, a daughter of Robert Dinwiddie, Lt. Governor of Virginia USA, was buried in St Margaret's but her memorial is now hidden behind the organ.

• Sir John Jennings

  Sailor

  Rear Admiral Sir John Jennings was buried in the centre part of the north transept, but his gravestone inscription has now worn away.

• Thomas Triplet

  Priest/Minister and Philanthropist

  Thomas Triplet (or Triplett), Sub-Dean of the Abbey, was buried in the south transept and has a monument there.

• James Craggs

  Statesman

  James Craggs, MP, is buried in the north aisle of Henry VII's chapel. His monument is now in St George's chapel.

• William Webb Follett

  Lawyer and Politician

  In the chapel of St Michael is a large marble statue in memory of Sir William Webb Follett, eminent lawyer and politician, by W. Behnes.

• Joshua Ward

  Physician and Doctor

  Joshua Ward, celebrated "quack" doctor, is buried in the south transept, near the monument to William Camden. There is no gravestone for him.

• Westminster Abbey’s performance of Messiah

  Wednesday, 15th April 2009

  Westminster Abbey’s performance of Messiah by G.F. Handel on Tuesday 14th April 2009 was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 and in a number of European countries.

  The Choir of Westminster Abbey

• Sir John Malcolm

  Soldier, Statesman and Writer

  In the north transept is an over life-size statue, by Sir Francis Chantrey, in memory of Sir John Malcolm (1769-1833), soldier and statesman.

• 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.