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Transforming our visitor welcome
We’re undertaking a major project which will allow us to transform the welcome we offer to the 1.3 million visitors who come here each year.
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The Liber Regalis
Find out how a highly decorated manuscript from the 14th century has guided the understanding of coronation services at Westminster Abbey.
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Order of Service
Find out more about the practical purpose and historical significance of orders of service for coronations.
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Ampulla and spoon
Understand the essential role that a small vessel and a spoon play in the most important part of the coronation service.
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Letters
A weekly open letter to public servants from Claire Foster Gilbert, Director of the Westminster Abbey Institute.
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Godolphin family
Statesman
Sidney, Earl of Godolphin, Queen Anne's chief minister, is buried in the south aisle of the nave. His bust is by sculptor Francis Bird.
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A Reflection on blame
Friday, 17th April 2020
The news is full of the spat between Mr Trump and the World Health Organisation. Here is an argument about how you explain what is happening to us and, perhaps, about who is to blame.
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Charles Buller
Politician
On the wall of the west aisle of the north transept is a memorial with a life size marble bust to politician Charles Buller.
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James Montagu
Sailor
In the north-west tower chapel is a statue to Captain James Montagu. A life size figure of James in uniform stands on a pedestal flanked by two lions.
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His Majesty The King's coronation
Uncover the role and significance of traditional and commissioned music within coronations throughout history.
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Frederick W. Maitland
Historian
A memorial stone for historian F.W. Maitland was unveiled in the south transept on 4th January 2001. The stone was cut by Richard Kindersley.
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Elizabeth Elstob
writer
Elizabeth Elstob, Anglo Saxon scholar and governess, was buried at St Margaret's Church in 1756 but has no marker.
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William Tyndale
A memorial tablet to William Tyndale, Bible translator, was unveiled in the south choir aisle in 1938, the gift of Sir Robert Rankin, M.P.
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The Litlyngton Missal
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the Litlyngton Missal, 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.
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William I (the Conqueror)
William of Normandy, known as 'the Conqueror', was born in 1027. He invaded England and defeated Harold II at the battle of Hastings in 1066.
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Walter Hines Page
Diplomat
In the vestibule of the Chapter House is a memorial to American Ambassador Walter Hines Page. He was ambassador in England during the Great War.
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Walter Porter
Musician and Composer
Walter Porter, singer and musician, was Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey from 1639-44. He was buried in St Margaret's on 30th November 1659.
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Henry Cooke
Musician, Soldier and Composer
Henry Cooke, composer and singer, was buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey on 17th July 1672. No gravestone inscription was recorded for him.
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Didachus Sanchez
In the north transept of Westminster Abbey is a worn grey marble stone, now without inscription, which covers the remains of Spanish soldier Didachus Sanchez.
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Robert Priest
Doctor and Physician
Dr Robert Priest, physician and translator, was buried at St Margaret's Church Westminster in 1596. But he has no marker or memorial.