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• Sir Edward Sutton

  Sir Edward Sutton was buried in Westminster Abbey on 1st August 1695 but the exact location is not known and he has no monument.

• Longueville Family

  In the north ambulatory of Westminster Abbey are the graves of William Longueville, his wife and son and Katherine wife of Sir Thomas Longueville.

• Dean Williams' generosity

• Randolph & Penelope Egerton & family

  Soldier

  Major General Randolph Egerton, his two wives, two sons and a daughter are buried in the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey.

• Sir Francis & Anne Cottington

  Diplomat

  Francis, Baron Cottington of Hanworth, and his wife Anne, have monuments in the chapel of St Paul. He was twice ambassador to Spain.

• Beauclerk family

  Sailor

  Several members of the family of Charles Beauclerk, Duke of St Albans are buried or commemorated in Westminster Abbey. Lord Aubrey Beauclerk has a monument.

• Abbey celebrates the harvest with national service

  Her Majesty The Queen today attended a National Harvest Service at Westminster Abbey, held in celebration of harvest and in recognition of farmers and those working to tackle food poverty across the United Kingdom.

• Her Majesty The Queen opens Jubilee Galleries

  Her Majesty The Queen with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited Westminster Abbey on 8th June to open The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.

• Kindness and empathy celebrated at royal carol service

  The selfless efforts of people who support, counsel and comfort those in need were celebrated at the Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on Friday 6th December. 

• A Service to mark the 90th Anniversary of the Founding of Combat Stress

  Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service to mark the 90th anniversary of the founding of Combat Stress, at Westminster Abbey, on Tuesday 12th May 2009.

• Abbey welcomes HRH The Prince of Wales to Bath service

  Abbey welcomes HRH The Prince of Wales to Bath service: HRH The Prince of Wales, Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, attended the Service and Ceremony of the.

• Poets' Corner

  Explore a place that's touched the lives of kings, queens, and statesmen, poets, heroes and villains. Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066.

• Poets' Corner

  Westminster Abbey is a treasure house of paintings, stained glass, textiles and artefacts – and is also where some significant people are buried or remembered.

• A level History Masterclass

  Professor Jackson takes Westminster Abbey as a prism through which to revisit the political and religious views of England’s first two Stuart kings, James VI & I and Charles I. This is a ‘must see’ lecture for Stuart historians, who are encouraged to submit questions for the Q+A and get some top tips on studying History post A-level.

• A-Level History Masterclass: The politics of early Stuart religion

  Westminster Abbey is a fascinating and valuable teaching resource. Whether you visit in person or join us online for a virtual classroom session, your pupils are guaranteed to discover something interesting and memorable no matter what subject you are studying. Our experienced Learning Officers bring learning to life as you explore over a thousand years of faith and history.