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• Sir Edward Elgar

  Musician and Composer

  A memorial to the eminent composer Sir Edward Elgar was unveiled in the north choir (or Musicians') aisle in Westminster Abbey on 1st June 1972.

• 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.

• Colonel Edward O'Rourke

  Soldier

  Lt. Colonel Edward O'Rourke is buried in St Margaret's. He has no inscribed gravestone and unfortunately his wall tablet is now hidden behind the organ.

• Edward and Owen Reynolds

  On the south wall of St Margaret's church Westminster is a monument to brothers Edward and Owen Reynolds.

• Herbert Edward Ryle

  Dean and Priest/Minister

  The grave of Herbert Edward Ryle, Dean of Westminster, is in the centre of the nave, near the grave of the Unknown Warrior.

• Sir Edward Knapp-Fisher

  Lawyer

  In the north cloister of Westminster Abbey is the grave of Sir Edward Knapp-Fisher, Abbey Receiver General from 1917-1938. He was knighted in 1930.

• Elizabeth Abrahall

  On the wall of the east cloister is a small marble cartouche to Elizabeth Abrahall, wife of Gilbert Abrahall a trusted servant to Queen Anne.

• Worship at the Abbey

  Life at Westminster Abbey revolves around worship. Whatever your beliefs, you’re welcome to take part. Our daily services are open to the public.

• Tudor tomb

  When Charles Dickens died at his home in Kent on 9th June 1870, it was presumed that he would be buried in Rochester Cathedral or in one of the nearby parish churches at Cobham or Shorne. This, after all, was what the author of some of the greatest novels in the English language had wanted.

• Dean preaches at National Pilgrimage

  Tuesday, 26th May 2015

  On Monday 25th May 2015, the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, preached the sermon during the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.

  Dean of Westminster Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

• Prince Andrew, son of Queen Elizabeth II

  b.1960

  On 23 July 1986, Prince Andrew, second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was married to Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.

• Lady Wood

  Mary was buried on 1st April 1665 but has no marker or monument. The location in the burial register says "near the Convocation door".

• Edward II

  The coronation of Edward and Isabella took place in February 1308. In his coronation oath, he swore to uphold the laws of Edward the Confessor.

• Edward VII

  Albert Edward, eldest son of Queen Victoria, was born in 1841. His coronation, with his wife Alexandra of Denmark, was held on 9th August 1902.

• Edward the Confessor

  It is still possible to experience the wealth of educational opportunities without visiting the Abbey itself. Our experienced Learning Officers can join you online and tailor our interactive sessions, costumed characters and virtual tours to meet the needs, interests and age of your class.

• Edward Lear

  Artist and Writer

  A memorial stone to Edward Lear, writer, artist and ornithologist, was unveiled in Poets' Corner Westminster Abbey on 6th June 1988 by Sir Hugh Casson.

• 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

• Grand Duchess Elizabeth

  A statue to this modern martyr, Grand Duchess Elizabeth of Hesse-Darmstadt, was unveiled in July 1998 and stands above the west entrance to Westminster Abbey.

• 22: Elizabeth I and the astrologer

  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.

• Abbey Celebrates Coronation Anniversary

  Tuesday, 4th June 2013

  Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 4th June 2013 for A Service to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

  Royal Visit Special Service HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cornwall HRH Prince Henry of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cambridge HRH The Duke of Cambridge HRH The Duke of York HRH Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of York HRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex Lady Louise Windsor HRH The Princess Royal Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence HRH The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester HRH The Duke and Duchess of Kent HRH Prince and Princess Michael of Kent