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Commonwealth Connections
Westminster Abbey, as a royal church, celebrates the Commonwealth all year round, including at a special service in March. Either in person or virtually, we welcome schools from across the Commonwealth to join one our sessions, led by experienced learning officers who can bringing learning to life, in line with your programmes of study.
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Download your A to Z certificate
Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?
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Sir Henry Belasyse
Soldier
In the chapel of St Paul in Westminster Abbey is a monument to Sir Henry Belasyse, army officer. The monument is by sculptor Peter Scheemakers.
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Theodore Gunter
Theodore Gunter was buried in the south transept in 1713. His grave is in the centre of the aisle but the inscription is now faint.
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Lord Sainsbury
Philanthropist
Lord Sainsbury was a generous donor to the Westminster Abbey Appeal Fund which raised millions for restoring the exterior of the Abbey and Lady Chapel.
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The Queen's Window by David Hockney is revealed
Westminster Abbey will today unveil a new stained glass window designed by David Hockney and commissioned to celebrate the reign of Her Majesty The Queen.
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Dedication of The Queen's Window by David Hockney
The Queen’s Window, a new stained-glass window by David Hockney celebrating the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, was dedicated at a service this morning.
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Order of Service for Duke of Edinburgh Thanksgiving Service
Tuesday, 29th March 2022
Order of Service for Duke of Edinburgh Thanksgiving Service: The Order of Service has been published ahead of today’s Service of Thanksgiving for The Duke of Edinburgh.
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Princess Alexandra of Kent
On 24th April 1963 Princess Alexandra of Kent was married to the Hon. Angus Ogilvy, second son of the Earl of Airlie, in Westminster Abbey.
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Christopher B. Mitchell
Philanthropist
Christopher B. Mitchell was a donor to the Westminster Abbey restoration appeal, which culminated in the restoration of Henry VII's Lady Chapel in 1995.
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Richard Warburton
Politician
Richard Warburton, descended from the ancient family of Warburton, was buried in the south cloister on 29th October 1771, but he has no readable gravestone.
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Thomas Cochrane, Earl of Dundonald
Sailor
The grave of Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, the famous admiral, is in the central part of the nave of Westminster Abbey.
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Sir Palmes and Stafford Fairborne
Statesman
In the south aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey is a white marble monument to Sir Palmes Fairborne. The sculptor was John Bushnell.
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William Caxton
On 12th November 1954 a memorial was unveiled for William Caxton, merchant and England's first printer and publisher. He also imported books into England.
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Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC)
Soldier, Physician and Doctor
In the nave of Westminster Abbey is a tablet, rolls of honour and stained glass window for those who died serving in the Royal Army Medical Corps.
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Christopher Steigerr
In the east cloister is a marble wall tablet to Christopher Steigerr of Berne in Switzerland. He was buried on 28th December 1772.
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Mortimer Sackler
Philanthropist and Physician
In Henry VII's chapel is a small stained glass window for Dr Mortimer Sackler, a donor to the Abbey's restoration appeal.
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John and James Collier
John Collier and his brother James are both buried in the north cloister. No gravestones remain for them but there is a tablet for John.
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Lady Elizabeth Rich
Lady Elizabeth Rich was buried in the north transept of Westminster Abbey on 20th October 1773 aged 81 but she has no monument or gravestone.
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Access, facilities and FAQ
We want your visit to the Abbey to be safe and enjoyable, so offer some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit.