Memorial of the month
Learn about the lives and legacies of those remembered in the Abbey and discover how people from all walks of life have ended up in the nation's church.
Join a member of staff at 10:30am on selected Tuesdays and Thursdays during visitor opening hours for a 10-minute talk about one of the thousands of memorials or graves that can be found around the Abbey. Please be aware this offer can be subject to cancellation at short notice.
These talks are available to those with a ticket to visit Westminster Abbey.
Margaret Cavendish’s tomb depicts her holding a pen in her hand, a small allusion to the extensive body of fiction and non-fiction that she published during her lifetime. Learn about Cavendish’s eventful life and reflect on what her historical legacy can tell us about the way women in history have been remembered.
Talks will take place at 10:30am on 6th, 13th, 20th, 22nd, 27th and 29th October, meeting in Poets' Corner.
Charles Darwin, famous for his pioneering work in the field of evolutionary biology, is one of several eminent scientists buried in Scientists Corner. Discover more about Darwin’s enduring influence on both science and wider society in this short talk which will also explore the evolving relationship between science and religion.
Talks will take place at 10:30am on 3rd, 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, 24th and 26th November, meeting in Poets' Corner.
Charles Dickens is one of the most famous writers buried in Poets’ Corner, but at the time of his death, he did not know that he would end up here. Find out more about Dicken’s fascinating life and the historic development of Poets' Corner in this 10-minute talk.
Talks will take place at 10:30am on 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th and 17th December, meeting in Poets' Corner.
