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It had been prophesised that Henry IV would die in Jerusalem. But on a visit to the Abbey in 1413, he was taken ill and died in a room in the Abbot's house known as the Jerusalem Chamber.
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A royal church offering daily services for all and a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history.
- Join us in worship as we stream Evensong from the Abbey at 3pm (BST) today. The service will be sung by WAbbeyChoir with music by Bairstow, Weelkes and Purcell. You can watch either live or on demand at: youtube.com/watch?v=1ytfIn…
- 'Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time on and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to its setting the name of the Lord is to be praised.' Psalm 113: 2-3
- Westminster Abbey has resounded to music for more than a thousand years and some of our most celebrated musicians are buried or memorialised here. Ahead of #WorldMusicDay tomorrow, take a look at our memorials to some of these timeless greats: - George Frederic Handel, whose
- English writer and playwright Frances Burney was born #ontshiday in 1752. She is remembered for works such as her novel Evelina, and she also held the position of Keeper of the Robes for several years under Queen Charlotte, wife of George III. Her name is included in a memorial
- Today is the Sovereign's Official Birthday and we'll be ringing the Abbey bells at midday to celebrate. The King is pictured here attending the annual Commonwealth Day service at the Abbey in March.
- 'Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you' 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18
- We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of artist David Hockney. In 2018, David Hockney designed The Queen’s Window, a vibrant stained-glass window in the Abbey’s north transept. Hockney's only work in stained glass, the window was commissioned to celebrate the reign of
- We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of artist David Hockney. In 2018, David Hockney designed The Queen’s Window, a vibrant stained-glass window in the Abbey’s north transept. Hockney's only work in stained glass, the window was commissioned to celebrate the reign of
- Everyone's welcome in the Abbey at 5pm on Sunday for a recital by organist James Kibbie, who'll be playing music by Bach, Sowande and Widor. Places are free and there's no need to book: westminster-abbey.org/worship-and-mu…
- In St Nicholas' Chapel is the monument to Lady Elizabeth Fane (d.1618). It is decorated with the figures of herself and her husband, Sir George, who kneel at a prayer desk canopied within a canopied and curtained recess. George erected the monument; however, he was not actually
- 'He heals the broken-hearted, and binds up their wounds' Psalm 147: 3
- As the Scotland and England teams prepare for their opening matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we've been out spotting heraldic symbols of both countries in the Abbey, including: - This crowned Scottish lion which stands at the feet of Mary Queen of Scots' tomb effigy - The
