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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.
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Volunteer at Westminster Abbey
We look for enthusiastic, committed people to join our team of volunteers. If there are volunteer vacancies, they will be listed below.
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Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday before Advent 2023
Sunday, 19th November 2023
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday before Advent 2023: Where is the violence we see and sometimes experience actually coming from? In a world full of wrath, and.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist for the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2015
Sunday, 18th October 2015
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Abbey Advent Calendar
Open a door every day on our Abbey Advent Calendar.
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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.
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St Edward the Confessor and Westminster Abbey
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The Coronation Chair
The Coronation Chair is one of the most famous pieces of furniture in the world. It has been the centrepiece of coronations for 700 years.
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Abbey honours Philip Larkin with Poets’ Corner memorial
Thursday, 1st December 2016
A memorial to the poet Philip Larkin CH CBE was dedicated in Poets’ Corner in the south transept of Westminster Abbey on Friday 2nd December 2016.
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Architecture
The present Abbey building dates mainly from the reign of Henry III. In 1245 he pulled down the eastern part of the 11th century Abbey.
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Sermon preached at Evensong of the feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey, 2023
Sunday, 15th October 2023
Sermon preached at Evensong of the feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey, 2023: May we hold onto the perspective of the heavenly city as we seek the peace and prosperity of.
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Justice
Justice is a characteristic of a civilised society. Where is it to be found? In structures of government; institutions; individuals? Is it the same as fairness?
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Covid vaccination centre opens in Poets' Corner
Wednesday, 10th March 2021
The NHS has opened a new Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Westminster Abbey.
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Francis Horner
Politician
A memorial statue to Francis Horner stands in the west aisle of the north transept of Westminster Abbey. The sculptor was Sir Francis Chantry.
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Westminster Abbey Honour for Poet Philip Larkin
Wednesday, 17th June 2015
Westminster Abbey is to honour the poet Philip Larkin with a memorial stone to be dedicated next year.
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Poets’ Corner
When Charles Dickens died at his home in Kent on 9th June 1870, it was presumed that he would be buried in Rochester Cathedral or in one of the nearby parish churches at Cobham or Shorne. This, after all, was what the author of some of the greatest novels in the English language had wanted.
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The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries
High above the Abbey floor, the Galleries in the beautiful 13th century triforium display our greatest treasures and tell the story of our thousand-year history.
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First definitive history of the Abbey published
Wednesday, 9th October 2019
A definitive history book of Westminster Abbey was launched last night to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Henry III’s rebuilding of the church.
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Westminster Abbey Institute Welcomes New MPs
Wednesday, 13th May 2015
The Westminster Abbey Institute hosted a reception on Tuesday 12th May 2015 to welcome new Members of Parliament.
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S is for Scientists' Corner
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?