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• Henry Abingdon

  Musician

  Henry Abingdon, Master of the Choristers of the Chapel Royal in the reign of Edward IV, was buried in St Margaret's Church Westminster in 1497.

• Dame Sophy de Geminghen

  Dame Sophy (or Soffy) Auguste de Geminghen was buried in the Duke of Ormond's vault at the east end of Henry VII's chapel.

• Angela Burdett-Coutts

  Philanthropist

  Near the west door in the nave is the simple gravestone of Angela Burdett-Coutts, philanthropist. She applied her fortune to many charities.

• Arthur O’Keeffe & family

  Lawyer

  In the west cloister is a white marble monument and bust to the memory of lawyer Arthur O'Keeffe. It was erected in the late 1750s.

• What is a Christian funeral?

  Would you like to know more about the Christian faith? Here’s a short guide: how it began, its beliefs and practices plus, help if you’d like to explore it further.

• Waring Willett

  Priest and Musician

  The Revd. Waring Willett, Lay Vicar and Minor Canon of Westminster Abbey, was buried in the west cloister but has no marker.

• Why do we have coronations?

  Coronations are events in history that you may heard of, read about or seen in a film, but the details are a little vague. What is a coronation and why do they happen? Find out answers to these questions and more in this introductory guide.

• A Reflection for Easter Day

  Sunday, 12th April 2020

  I grew up in a house where Easter could be a bit problematic. There were Easter eggs of course, but we were not churchgoers.

  Friday Reflection Holy Week and Easter COVID-19

• Sir John Salisbury

  Soldier

  Sir John Salisbury, one of the knights of the chamber of King Richard II, is buried in St John the Baptist's chapel in Westminster Abbey.

• Henry Grove

  Soldier

  The Hon. Henry Grove, Lieutenant General, who fought in Flanders under the Duke of Marlborough, was buried in the east cloister on 26th November 1736.

• Teresa Sciaccaluga

  Maria Teresa Sciaccaluga, a daughter of Bartolomeo Valle, merchant, was buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey on 2nd November 1766.

• Benjamin Fidoe

  Benjamin Fidoe was buried in the cloisters. He was a verger from 1725 and in 1748 became butler and brewer to the College of Westminster.

• Sir Edward Sutton

  Sir Edward Sutton was buried in Westminster Abbey on 1st August 1695 but the exact location is not known and he has no monument.

• Alice Paule

  Alice Paule, wife of Dr William Paule, bishop of Oxford and a chaplain to the King, was buried on 20th November 1635 near the font.

• Edward the Confessor

  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.

• Edward the Confessor

  It is still possible to experience the wealth of educational opportunities without visiting the Abbey itself. Our experienced Learning Officers can join you online and tailor our interactive sessions, costumed characters and virtual tours to meet the needs, interests and age of your class.

• Prayer book of Lady Margaret Beaufort

  Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the prayer book of Lady Margaret Beaufort, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.

• St Edward the Confessor chalice

  Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the St Edward the Confessor chalice, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.

• ANZAC Day

  ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey by allied forces on 25th April 1915.

• Abbey prays for Nelson Mandela

  Wednesday, 26th June 2013

  Prayers for the former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela are being included in daily Eucharists at Westminster Abbey.

  Nelson Mandela