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• 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.

• The Nation's Memory

  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.

• Thomas Brock 100th anniversary

  Find out about sculptor Thomas Brock's contribution to Westminster Abbey.

• Coastal Command member visits Abbey memorial

  Saturday, 11th August 2007

  Peter Ilbery was just 20 when he joined 455 Squadron of the RAF’s Coastal Command in 1945. Flying Hampdens and later Beaufighters, he and his Australian colleagues embarked on nightly operations against German U-boats during World War Two.

  RAF Coastal Command

• Duke of Buccleuch appointed as High Steward

  Friday, 17th June 2016

  The Dean and Chapter is delighted to announce the appointment of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry as High Steward of Westminster Abbey. He will take up the appointment in October 2016 when Lord Luce retires after five years' service in the role on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

  Duke of Buccleuch High Steward

• Prime Minister visits Abbey on eve of VE Day

  Thursday, 7th May 2020

  Prime Minister Boris Johnson was welcomed to the Abbey tonight by the Dean of Westminster on the eve of the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

  VE Day Prime Minister Boris Johnson COVID-19

• Abbey opens its doors and welcomes two Archbishops

  Monday, 15th June 2020

  Two of the first visitors were the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby; and Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster.

  Archbishop of Canterbury Cardinal Nichols

• Anointing Screen on display at the Abbey

  Sunday, 7th May 2023

  The central anointing screen used at the most sacred moment of the Coronation, the anointing of His Majesty The King, will be on display in Westminster Abbey in St George’s Chapel from Monday 8th May – Saturday 13th May, when the Coronation Theatre will also be on view.

  Coronation news

• William Murray, Lord Mansfield

  Statesman, Lawyer and Abolitionist

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

• Henry VII and Elizabeth of York

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Samuel Pepys

  Entry to St Margaret’s is free. Find out more about the church with our free plan and guide or ask about the free guided tour.

• 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.