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  • Edward Horton Hubbard

    Philanthropist and Historian

    A stained glass window in Poets' Corner is a memorial to Edward Hubbard, Birkenhead-born architectural historian who championed the campaign to restore Liverpool's Albert Dock.

  • Edward and Owen Reynolds

    On the south wall of St Margaret's church Westminster is a monument to brothers Edward and Owen Reynolds.

  • Colonel Edward O'Rourke

    Soldier

    Lt. Colonel Edward O'Rourke is buried in St Margaret's. He has no inscribed gravestone and unfortunately his wall tablet is now hidden behind the organ.

  • Edward Bulwer Lytton

    Writer

    Edward Bulwer Lytton was buried in St Edmund's chapel. He was born in London, a son of Colonel William Earle Bulwer and Elizabeth Lytton.

  • Edward V & Richard Duke of York

    The presumed remains of Edward V and Richard Duke of York are buried in the Abbey in a white marble sarcophagus designed by Christopher Wren.

  • Anne Boleyn

    Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII, was crowned queen in Westminster Abbey on Whit Sunday 1st June 1533. The celebrations took place over four days.

  • The Translation of St Edward the Confessor

    the Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers will attempt a full peal from 1.00 pm until about 4.00 pm, and the bells will also be rung at about 6.00 pm following the Sung Eucharist

  • St Edward the Confessor, king, 1066

    St Peter flag

  • Podcast

    Westminster Abbey's podcast is a mix of sermons, services and reflections, plus lectures on issues of faith, ethics and policy from the Westminster Abbey Institute.

  • King and Queen of Spain visit Westminster Abbey

    Wednesday, 12th July 2017

    The King and Queen of Spain were accompanied by Prince Henry of Wales when they visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 13th July as part of Their Majesties’ State Visit to the Her Majesty The Queen.

    Royal Visit HRH Prince Henry of Wales Prince Harry

  • Guild restores Confessor's altar frontal

    Monday, 10th September 2007

    Sylvia Clarke and Ann Hilton painstakingly sewed on hundreds of sequins as well as carrying out other restoration work.

    Edward the Confessor Guild of St Faith

  • Edmund of Langley, Duke of York

    A gilt bronze statuette of Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York, can be seen on the tomb of his father King Edward III.

  • Access the Abbey: British Sign Language tour

    Saturday, 10th May 2025

    Delve into the history of Westminster Abbey on this special tour for British Sign Language users led by guide Edward Richards.

    Events

  • Access the Abbey: British Sign Language tour

    Saturday, 1st March 2025

    Delve into the history of Westminster Abbey on this special tour for British Sign Language users led by guide Edward Richards.

  • BSL Tour: Curious tales from the Abbey

    Saturday, 8th November 2025

    British Sign Language guide Edward Richards uncovers unusual stories on this special tour of Westminster Abbey.

  • Duke of Buccleuch installed as High Steward

    Friday, 14th October 2016

    The Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry was installed as High Steward of Westminster on Thursday 13th October 2016 during Sung Eucharist to mark the Translation of St Edward the Confessor at the Abbey.

    Duke of Buccleuch High Steward Special Service

  • Edwardtide at Westminster Abbey

    During Edwardtide, we celebrate the life of St Edward the Confessor, King of England 1042–1066 and the re-founder of Westminster Abbey.

  • Lunchtime Talk: The Tudors, Faith, Family and Fortune

    Wednesday, 11th December 2024

    Leanda de Lisle considers the role of religion in the dramatic story of the Tudor succession and explores the faith of Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I.

  • Henry III manuscripts go on display in the Galleries

    Thursday, 3rd October 2019

    Two 13th century manuscripts go on display in our Galleries as part of celebrations to mark the 750th anniversary of the rebuilding of the church.

    750th anniversary

  • Edmund, 1st Earl of Kent

    Soldier

    Edmund of Woodstock, 1st Earl of Kent, was a son of Edward I. He was executed for treason in March 1330 outside Winchester castle and was later brought to the Abbey for burial.

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