Richard Hakluyt, called 'the father of modern geographers', was buried in Westminster Abbey on 26th November 1616, but the place of his burial was not noted in the register. (It has been suggested his ...

Welcome to Westminster Abbey. Daily prayer has been offered in this place for over a thousand years, and your participation in today's service is warmly welcomed. At choral Evensong most of the ...

William Pitt the Elder, Earl of Chatham, was twice Prime Minister and was buried in the north transept of Westminster Abbey on 9th June 1778. His was a magnificent public funeral. A stone, only ...

George Savile, Marquess of Halifax is buried in the north aisle of Henry VII's chapel in Westminster Abbey in the vault first used by General George Monck. Near his grave is a large monument of white, ...

A memorial bust of Adam Lindsay Gordon was unveiled by the Duke of York on 11th May 1934 in Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey. It is situated on a pillar near the bust of Lord Tennyson and the ...

the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 1.00 pm, marking the third anniversary of the Accession of His Majesty The King ...

On a pillar in the south transept of Westminster Abbey, opposite Chaucer's monument, is a white marble Baroque memorial, with a winged cherub head and an achievement of arms, to Dr Samuel Barton, ...

From 25th June to 1st September 2026, the UK Government’s Great British Summer Savings campaign will temporarily reduce VAT to 5%, helping visitors save on admission throughout the summer. Savings ...

Entry to St Margaret's Church is free. We are located next to Westminster Abbey, and open between 11am – 3.30pm (Monday - Saturday) and 11am – 3pm (Saturday). The church is closed on Sundays. Plan ...

Services are free of charge. Times and locations may change at short notice. Security checks are in place upon entry. The Society of Our Lady of Pew venerates the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, ...

This is a service of Word and Sacrament in which the Holy Scriptures are read, a sermon is preached, prayers are offered, and bread and wine are consecrated and received as the body and blood of Jesus ...

Anne, first wife of Sir Peter Apsley (or Apseley) of Apsley in Sussex, cofferer to James II, was buried near the above. She died 5th September 1681. Their eldest son Allen died 5th August 1691 aged 11 ...