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• Battle of Britain 80th

  The Battle of Britain – a 112-day fight for control of Britain’s skies – was the first decisive battle in history fought entirely in the air.

• Death of Brother Roger

  Friday, 19th August 2005

  The Dean and Chapter of Westminster have been shocked and saddened to hear of the violent death of Brother Roger, founder of the Taize Community.

  Brother Roger

• Victoria joins Chapter Office media team

  Monday, 24th September 2007

  Victoria Ribbans has joined the Press Office as part-time press and communications officer.

  Victoria Ribbans

• Robert Adam

  Architect

  In the south transept of Westminster Abbey is the grave of the celebrated Scottish architect Robert Adam. The stone was re-cut in 1974.

• George Peabody

  Philanthropist

  In the centre aisle of the nave, near the west door, is a stone commemorating the temporary burial of George Peabody, American merchant and philanthropist.

• Sir Roger Bannister

  Physician, Scientist, Sportsman and Writer

  In the nave of Westminster Abbey is a memorial stone for Sir Roger Bannister, athlete and neurologist.

• Westminster Abbey marks Kristallnacht anniversary

  A Service of Solemn Remembrance and Hope on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht was held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th November 2018.

• Thomas Lester

  Four bells made by Thomas Lester, foreman to Richard Phelps of the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, still remain at Westminster Abbey.

• Mary Hope

  In the south transept is a marble monument to Mary Hope put up by her husband, a wealthy London merchant. The sculptor was Robert Adam.

• William Booth

  Priest/Minister and Philanthropist

  On 2nd July 1965 a memorial bust was unveiled in St George's chapel in Westminster Abbey to William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army.

• Hugh Weston

  Dean and Priest/Minister

  Dr Hugh Weston was Dean of Westminster from 1553 to 1556 when he resigned due to the re-founding of the Benedictine monastery by Mary I.

• Westminster Dragoons

  Soldier

  In St George's chapel are two framed guidons of the Westminster Dragoons. These include battle honours from the South African War to the Second World War.

• Samuel Taylor Coleridge

  Poet

  In Poets' Corner is a bust in memory of poet and critic Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It was presented to the Abbey by Dr Mercer.

• Richard Elford

  Musician

  Richard Elford, tenor singer and composer, was buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey. He seems never to have had an inscribed gravestone.

• John and Mary Granger

  John Granger (or Grainger) and his wife Mary are both buried in the centre part of the nave. The original gravestone was taken up in.

• Vincent Novello

  Musician

  Until it was destroyed during the war there was a stained glass window to musician Vincent Novello in St Andrew's chapel.

• 规划行程

  我们希望确保您到大教堂的参观游览安全而愉快，因此我们提供了一些实用贴士，希望能在您进行参观准备时有所帮助。

• Fellows' Programme

  Westminster Abbey Institute offers a year-long programme in servant leadership for up to 20 public servants who are moving into senior roles.

• Queen’s Organ dedicated in Lady Chapel

  Wednesday, 6th November 2013

  His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex attended the dedication of a new organ in Westminster Abbey’s Lady Chapel on Tuesday 5th November.

  Royal Visit HRH The Earl of Wessex Queen's organ

• Westminster Abbey marks Agincourt Anniversary

  HRH The Duke of Kent and HRH Princess Michael of Kent attended a service to commemorate the 600th Anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 29th October 2015. The National Anthem was sung.