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Photographic collections
Our library and muniment room house the extensive and historic collections of books, manuscripts and archival material belonging to the Dean and Chapter of Westminster.
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Anniversary Choral Evensong broadcast from Abbey
Thursday, 29th September 2016
BBC Radio 3 Choral Evensong celebrated its 90th anniversary this autumn with a live broadcast from the Abbey on Wednesday 28th September on the Eve of the Feast of St Michael and All Angels.
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Royal wedding bouquet to rest on Warrior’s Grave
Sunday, 20th May 2018
The Duchess of Sussex has sent the bouquet she carried during her wedding to Westminster Abbey to rest on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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Royal wedding bouquet rests on Warrior’s grave
Saturday, 13th October 2018
Princess Eugenie has sent the bouquet she carried during her wedding ceremony to Westminster Abbey to rest on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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Dr David Hoyle installed as 39th Dean of Westminster
Saturday, 16th November 2019
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle was installed as the 39th Dean of Westminster at Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 16th November 2019.
Dean of Westminster The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Special Service
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HRH The Countess of Wessex reads for Ascension Day podcast
Thursday, 21st May 2020
Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex has recorded a reading from St Luke’s Gospel for the Ascension Day episode of Abbeycast, the podcast series.
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Lord Mayor of Westminster reads for Abbey podcast
Sunday, 14th June 2020
The newly-elected Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Jonathan Glanz, has recorded a reading from St Matthew's Gospel for the Abbey's latest podcast, which is published today.
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Former prime ministers attend funeral of Jack Dromey MP
Monday, 31st January 2022
Former prime ministers attend funeral of Jack Dromey MP: The funeral of the Jack Dromey MP was held at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, on Monday 31st January. The Labour MP for.
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Consecration of new Bishop at Westminster Abbey
Thursday, 29th September 2022
The Reverend Prebendary James Grier was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Plymouth in the Diocese of Exeter at a Eucharist at Westminster Abbey.
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His Excellency Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae GNZM QSO KStJ, High Commissioner for New Zealand, reads St John 14: 1-6 from the Great Lectern
His Royal Highness The Duke of York attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey.
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The rough trade of politics
Westminster Abbey Institute works with the public service institutions around Parliament Square to revitalise moral and spiritual values in public life.
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Institute people
The Institute’s Steering Group consists of the Canon Rector of St Margaret’s (Chair), the Director of the Institute, the Canon Theologian and the Receiver General.
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Bishop of London reads for Abbey podcast
Sunday, 17th May 2020
The Bishop of London, who is leading the Church of England’s response to the coronavirus, has recorded a reading for the Abbey’s latest podcast.
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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.
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The medieval sacristy
We’re undertaking a major project which will allow us to transform the welcome we offer to the 1.3 million visitors who come here each year.
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Elizabeth Gaskell
Writer and Novelist
In 2010 a memorial to Elizabeth Gaskell, novelist and biographer, was dedicated in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey. It consists of a window panel.
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Alexander Pope
Writer and Poet
A memorial to poet and critic Alexander Pope was inserted in the stained glass window in Poets' Corner and was unveiled on 7th June 1994.
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Westminster Abbey to honour Sir John Gielgud
Wednesday, 6th April 2022
A memorial stone to Sir John Gielgud, one of the finest actors of the twentieth century, will be dedicated in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 26th April 2022.
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Westminster Abbey honour for Sir John Gielgud
Tuesday, 26th April 2022
A memorial stone to Sir John Gielgud, one of the finest actors of the twentieth century, was dedicated in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 26th April 2022.
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Coronavirus guidance at the Abbey
Information about visiting the Abbey during COVID restrictions.