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• John Sharole

  Musician and Priest/Minister

  John Sharole (or Du Charol) was a minor canon and is buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey. His grave inscription has worn away.

• E is for Edward the Confessor

  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?

• Florence Nightingale remembered at annual service

  A Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale was held at Westminster Abbey at 6.30pm on Wednesday 15th May 2024.

• Florence Nightingale remembered at annual service

  A Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale was held at Westminster Abbey at 6.30pm on Wednesday 12th May 2025. The service is held annually to celebrate nursing and midwifery and all staff, both qualified and unqualified, and the importance of supporting one another through challenging times.

• Abbey welcomes The Children’s Society to annual Christingle service

  Wednesday, 28th November 2007

  The Dean and Chapter of Westminster warmly welcomed The Children’s Society to its annual Christingle service on Wednesday 28th November.

  Christingle The Children's Society Special Service

• Service Marks Start of UK Legal Year

  The annual Judges Service took place at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 1st October 2013.

• HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Joins 530 Children to Celebrate the Harvest

  Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall GCVO attended a Service to Celebrate the Harvest, in association with British Food Fortnight, at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 16th October 2013.

• Abbey celebrates life of St Edward

  Monday, 21st October 2013

  Westminster Abbey celebrated the life of St Edward the Confessor at a National Pilgrimage on Saturday 19th October 2013.

  Edwardtide Edward the Confessor

• Jo Cox MP remembered at St Margaret’s Service

  A Service of Prayer and Remembrance to Commemorate Jo Cox MP was held at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, on Monday 20th June at 4.00pm.

• King and Queen of Spain visit Westminster Abbey

  Wednesday, 12th July 2017

  The King and Queen of Spain were accompanied by Prince Henry of Wales when they visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 13th July as part of Their Majesties’ State Visit to the Her Majesty The Queen.

  Royal Visit HRH Prince Henry of Wales Prince Harry

• Dr Wesley Carr, former Dean of Westminster, dies

  Monday, 17th July 2017

  Dr Wesley Carr, who was Dean of Westminster from 1997 to 2006, has died peacefully aged 76.

• Festival of Commemoration concert

  Thursday, 20th November 2008

  A concert of sacred music to conclude the ‘Mary and Elizabeth: Sisters in Hope of Resurrection’ festival took place at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 20th November 2008.

  Elizabeth I Mary I The Choir of Westminster Abbey

• The Venerable Tricia Hillas appointed to Racial Justice Commission

  Thursday, 7th October 2021

  The Venerable Tricia Hillas, Canon and Archdeacon of Westminster, has been appointed to the Racial Justice Commission.

• On truth telling and storytelling

  Thursday, 23rd May 2024

  Canon Dr Paula Gooder, Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral, gives the annual Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture.

  Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture

• Richard I

  Richard I's coronation took place in the Abbey on 3rd September 1189 and is the first for which a detailed account exists, describing the ritual.

• François de La Rochefoucauld

  Soldier and Statesman

  François de La Rochefoucauld, Marquis de Montandre, Field Marshal of England during the reign of William and Mary, was buried in Westminster Abbey and has a modern stone.

• John Broughton

  Soldier

  John Broughton, champion boxer and later Yeoman of the Guard, was buried in the west cloister of Westminster Abbey in 1789.

• Sir Henry Royce

  Engineer

  In the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey is a memorial window for Sir Frederick Henry Royce, engineer and car designer.

• Arthur Herbert, Earl of Torrington

  Politician and Sailor

  Arthur Herbert, Baron Torbay and Earl of Torrington, was buried on 22nd April 1716 in the "south aisle within the tombs" ie. the south ambulatory.

• Frances, Countess of Hertford

  Frances, Countess of Hertford was buried in St Benedict's chapel and has a large wall monument there executed by the Southwark School of tomb makers.