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• William Murray, Lord Mansfield

  Statesman, Lawyer, Abolitionist, Politician and Diplomat

  William Murray, Earl of Mansfield was buried in the north transept and has a large monument by John Flaxman.

• Granville Sharp

  Abolitionist and Writer

  A memorial tablet, by the sculptor Sir Francis Chantrey, was erected for slavery abolitionist Granville Sharp in the south transept of Westminster Abbey.

• Henry VII and Elizabeth of York

  Henry VII’s coronation took place in October 1485. Henry VII and his wife Elizabeth of York were the first monarchs to be buried in the Abbey’s Lady Chapel.

• William & Margaret Cavendish

  Writer, Soldier and Poet

  In the north transept is a monument by Grinling Gibbons to William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle and his wife Margaret, who were both writers.

• Duke of Edinburgh joins Abbey in Remembrance

  The Duke of Edinburgh opened the 82nd Royal British Legion’s Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Armistice Day, Thursday 11th November 2010.

• AQA aligned resources

  Download free hand-picked teaching resources created by Westminster Abbey for KS4 and KS5 teachers using AQA as their exam board. Enhance your understanding with guides for teachers pitched at non-specialists. In the classroom, showcase high-quality videos, adaptable activities and full lessons for a range of Christian topics.

• Plan your visit

  Each year, we welcome over a million visitors. We’re generally open Monday to Saturday for visiting, and hold regular services to which all are welcome.

• Advent IV: God's faithfulness to us with the Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival

  Learn about the meaning of Zechariah's prophecy, and how God remains faithful to us even when we doubt.

• Poet Laureates

  Curator Dr Susan Jenkins shares more about the lives and poetry of nine Poet Laureates who are buried or memorialised in Poets' Corner.

• Welcome to the Virtual World of Work!

  Westminster Abbey's Virtual World of Work. ideal for 16-to-25 year olds, is a step-by-step programme can be used independently or within a community group setting to prepare for joining the workforce.

• NHS celebrates 75th anniversary

  Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended a service celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 5th July 2023.