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St Edward icon dedicated
Monday, 21st October 2019
A new icon of St Edward the Confessor has been dedicated and placed in the shrine, the place of his burial, in Westminster Abbey.
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A podcast for the Feast of the Translation of St Edward
Tuesday, 13th October 2020
Simrin Rahman, a student at Harris Westminster Sixth Form, reads from St Matthew’s gospel for a special edition of Abbeycast released today for the Feast of the Translation of St Edward.
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Celebrating St Edward
In a chapel at the heart of Westminster Abbey is the Shrine of Edward the Confessor, king and saint.
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Edward's shrine
Find out about the many elaborate royal funerals have taken place in Westminster Abbey prior to burial here.
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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.
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Edward the Confessor
Our team of experienced Learning Officers can join you online in your classroom to bring the Abbey to life even if you cannot visit. We offer a range of formats: interactive sessions, costumed characters (and guided virtual tours, tailored to your needs, interests and the age of your class.
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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.
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Edward Gee
Writer and Priest/Minister
Reverend Dr Edward Gee, author, was buried in Westminster Abbey on 6th March 1730 "within the north gate of the tombs", presumably the north ambulatory.
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Edward Glanvill
Edward Glanvill was buried in the south cloister of Westminster Abbey, adjoining the stone to William Shield. The stone is a little faint.
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Edward Woodroofe
Edward Woodroofe was a mason and surveyor at Westminster Abbey. He was buried in the north cloister.
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Edward Grant
Writer and Priest/Minister
Reverend Edward Grant was a prebendary of Westminster from 1577-1601, Sub-Dean, and Head Master of Westminster School 1572-1593. He was buried in the north transept.
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Edward Herbert
On a pillar in the north nave aisle is a white marble cartouche to Edward Herbert. This shows a winged cherub head at the base.
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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.
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Edward VI
Edward succeeded his father when he was just 9 years old and was crowned in the Abbey on 20th February 1547. He died in 1553.
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Edward Wetenhall
Priest/Minister, Physician and Doctor
In the south transept of Westminster Abbey is the grave of Bishop Wetenhall. His son Edward, a doctor, has a monument, by William Woodman, nearby.
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Edward IV
Edward IV was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 28th June 1461. His queen Elizabeth Woodville was crowned in 1465. Their infant daughter Margaret has a small monument in St Edward's chapel.
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Edward Webber
On the wall of the Dark Cloister of Westminster Abbey is a marble tablet in memory of Edward Webber, a King's Scholar at Westminster School.
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Edward Cooke
Sailor
A memorial to Captain Edward Cooke, Royal Navy, is in St John the Evangelist's chapel, on the back of the wall which forms Wolfe's monument.
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Edward Spragge
Sailor
Admiral Sir Edward Spragge was buried in the north aisle of Westminster Abbey (most probably the north ambulatory) but his grave was never marked.
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Edward Scott
Writer and Historian
Edward John Long Scott, Keeper of the Muniments at Westminster Abbey from 1891-1918 has a bronze memorial tablet in the Muniment Room where he worked.