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• Geoffrey Chaucer

  Scientist, Writer and Poet

  Geoffrey Chaucer is buried in the south transept, now known as Poets' Corner. He was the author of The Canterbury Tales.

• Geoffrey Chaucer – Pilgrimage and Medieval life

  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.

• Poets’ Corner

  Poets’ Corner Westminster Abbey is a place of pilgrimage for literature lovers. More than 100 poets and writers are buried or have memorials here.

  Notable people

• Ein kurzer geschichtlicher Überblick der Westminster Abbey

  Die Westminster Abbey ist seit dem Jahr 1066, als Wilhelm der Eroberer König wurde, Krönungskirche. In der Abbey haben zudem zahlreiche königliche Hochzeiten und Begräbnisse, nationale Feierlichkeiten und Gedenkfeiern stattgefunden.

• Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on Ash Wednesday 2024

  Wednesday, 14th February 2024

  ‘What’s love got to do with it?’

• Een korte geschiedenis van Westminster Abbey

  Westminster Abbey is al sinds 1066 de kroningskerk, toen Willem de Veroveraar er gekroond werd. Ook hebben er in de Abbey tal van koninklijke huwelijken, begrafenissen en nationale vieringen en herdenkingen plaatsgevonden.

• Uma breve História da Abadia de Westminster

  A Abadia de Westminster é a igreja de coroação desde 1066, aquando da coroação de Guilherme, o Conquistador. Também foi palco de inúmeros casamentos e funerais reais, assim como de celebrações e comemorações nacionais.

• Una breve historia de la Abadía de Westminster

  Desde la coronación de Guillermo el Conquistador en 1066, la Abadía ha sido la iglesia de la Coronación. En ella también se han celebrado numerosas bodas y funerales reales, así como celebraciones nacionales y actos conmemorativos.

• Breve storia dell'Abbazia di Westminster

  Dal 1066, anno di incoronazione di Guglielmo il Conquistatore, l'Abbazia di Westminster è il luogo dove vengono incoronati i sovrani. È stata anche teatro di numerosi matrimoni e funerali reali, ma anche di festeggiamenti nazionali e di commemorazioni.

• A Westminster-apátságrövid története

  A Westminster-apátság 1066 óta, amikor Hódító Vilmos megkoronázása történt, az angol királyok koronázási helye. Számos királyi esküvőnek és temetésnek, valamint nemzeti ünnepnek és megemlékezésnek adott helyszínt.

• A brief history of Westminster Abbey

  L'Abbaye de Westminster est le lieu de couronnement des rois depuis celui de Guillaume le Conquérant en 1066. Elle a également vu de nombreux mariages et enterrements royaux, sans parler des célébrations nationales et autres commémorations.

• Krótka historia Opactwa Westminster

  Od 1066 roku, czyli od koronacji Wilhelma Zdobywcy, Opactwo Westminster pełni funkcję kościoła koronacyjnego. Odbywa się tu również wiele ślubów i pogrzebów królewskich, a także uroczystości państwowych.

• 웨스트민스터 사원의 간단한 역사

  웨스트민스터 사원은 윌리엄 1세("정복자 윌리엄")의 대관식을 거행한 1066년 이후로 대관식 교회의 역할을 수행해오고 있습니다. 또한 수많은 왕족의 결혼과 장례식, 국가적 축하 및 기념 행사를 개최한 곳이기도 합니다.

• Stained Glass

  Westminster Abbey has very little medieval glass now remaining but there are good examples of glass from the 18th century to the present day.

  Art

• Parry: I was glad & other choral works

  Joining forces with Onyx Brass, the Choir of Westminster Abbey present a programme of Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry’s lesser-known early works alongside firm favourites.

• An Ash Wednesday Reflection

  Wednesday, 5th March 2025

  Join The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, as he explores the significance of Ash Wednesday, and how it helps us enter into the season of Lent.

• Royal Wedding Address

  Friday, 29th April 2011

  Address given by The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dr Richard Chartres, KCVO Bishop of London.

• Sermon given at Evensong on the Second Sunday before Advent 2022

  Sunday, 13th November 2022

  Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday before Advent 2022: The unknown warrior's burial somehow represents us all. When the Unknown Warrior was buried here in 1920, he was to commemorate.

• Sermon Given at the Vigil Sung Eucharist for the Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary

  Tuesday, 24th March 2015

  Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.

• Sermon given on Christmas Day 2019

  Wednesday, 25th December 2019

  There is a famous Christmas Day story set here in Westminster Abbey. It takes us back to Christmas Day 1066 William the Conqueror came here to be crowned.

  Christmas Day