Afternoon sunlight streams into the Abbey through The Queen's Window, designed by David Hockney and installed in 2018 to celebrate the reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II. The vividly coloured country scene reflects The Queen's deep affection for the countryside. #Museum30 #Rainbow

'Praising what is lost makes the remembrance dear' - All's Well that Ends Well (V, 3) Every November since 1928 veterans have gathered at the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey to honour friends who have fallen in the service of their country. #ShakespeareSunday #LoveAndLoss

'At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.' #RemembranceSunday #Remembrance2025 #LestWeForget

We're holding our annual #RemembranceSunday service in the Abbey this morning, as we pray for peace and remember lives lost in conflict. We'll be steaming the service from 10:50am (GMT), and you can watch live or on demand: www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/watch-services?id=15812

This beautiful seal bag, embroidered with the Royal Arms of England, was made in 1280 to protect the wax seal attached to a charter from the reign of Edward I. It's a fine example of 'opus anglicanum' - highly-prized English embroideries with gold and silver thread. #Museum30 #Stitch

Buried among the kings: Discover the remarkable story of the Unknown Warrior and how, in 1920, his body was brought from the battlefields of northern France to be buried in the Abbey: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/history/explore-our-history/buried-among-the-kings #Remembrance #LestWeForget

Astronomer Edmond Halley was born #onthisday in 1656. He was the first to calculate the orbit of the comet which was later named after him. His memorial in the Abbey's cloisters is made from gilded slate and is in the form of a stylised comet.

Everyone is welcome in the Abbey at 5pm on Sunday for a recital by organist James Hicks. He'll be playing music by Northern European composers including Süda, Saari, Sixten, Karlsen and Haapalainen. Find out more: www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/services-times/organ-recitals

When the then Princess Elizabeth married Prince Philip here in the Abbey in 1947, the country was in the grip of post-war austerity. In a sign of the straitened times, the kneelers used by the bride and groom were made from orange boxes covered with rose damask. #Museum30 #Box

Families! As we approach #RemembranceSunday, discover the remarkable story of the Grave of the Unknown Warrior and make your own poppy in our #AbbeyAtHome #Remembrance video activities: www.westminster-abbey.org/learning/families/at-home/remembrance

We love welcoming the visitors who come from around the world to explore the Abbey, and sharing the story of this remarkable building with them. You can find out more about our thousand years of history and worship at: www.westminster-abbey.org/history #Museum30 #Sharing

Everyone is welcome to join us in worship as we stream Evensong live from the Abbey at 5pm (GMT) today. The service will be sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort and you can watch live or on demand at: www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/watch-services

The Coronation Chair is one of the most precious and famous pieces of furniture in the world. Made of oak, it was originally decorated with birds, animals and foliage on a gilt background. The surviving detail was recorded in these sketches by Orlando Jewitt in 1868. #Museum30 #Sketchbook

Look up at the ceiling in the 16th-century Islip Chapel, and you'll see carvings of an eye and a slip (or branch). This is a pun on the name of Abbot John Islip, who was Abbot of Westminster from 1500 until his death in 1532. The chapel is dedicated to his memory. #Museum30 #Eyes

'The souls of righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them' We're marking #AllSoulsDay at our services today. Everyone is welcome to join us for Evensong at 5pm (GMT), either in the Abbey or via our livestream:www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/watch-services

Dated 1530 and signed by Lady Margaret Beaufort, this document grants Abbot John Islip and the Abbey of Westminster the manor of Skreyng and other lands held by her in Lincolnshire. Lady Margaret had a close association with the Abbey and is buried in the Lady Chapel. #Museum30 #Sign

'Thy true affection' Richard II married Anne of Bohemia in the Abbey in 1382. He was devoted to her and was so grief-stricken by her death in 1394 that he demolished the palace where she died. This is the tomb where they lie buried in the Abbey, their effigies holding hands. #ShakespeareSunday

Today is the start of #Museum30. Follow us throughout November for pictures and a glimpse behind the scenes here at the Abbey - a World Heritage Site and royal church offering daily services for all. #Introduction

'For all the saints who from their labours rest' We're celebrating #AllSaintsDay at our services in the Abbey today. Everyone is welcome to join us for Evensong at 5pm (GMT), either in person or via our livestream. Find out more: www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/watch-services

The annual Field of Remembrance in the Abbey grounds pays tribute to all those lost serving in the Armed Forces. Find out more about the history of the Field and how we remember loved ones at the Abbey in this short film for families ⤵️ #Remembrance #LestWeForget

Westminster Abbey is at the heart of London and is an essential part of any visit to the capital. On #WorldCitiesDay, take a look at some of the highlights that you can enjoy when you visit us...

Tickets are on sale now for a seasonal performance of Handel's Messiah in here the Abbey on Tuesday 25 November, featuring the Abbey Choir, musicians from the Academy of Ancient Music and soprano Sophie Bevan. To find out more and to book: www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-events...

Henry VII was crowned in the Abbey #onthisday in 1485. This is the tomb where he lies buried with his wife, Elizabeth of York, in the Lady Chapel - built by Henry and described by 16th century historian John Leland as 'the wonder of the world'.

The Abbey organ is a magnificent five manual Harrison & Harrison instrument which was installed for the coronation of George VI in 1937. You can hear the organ at our free weekly Sunday recitals, and you can find out more at: www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/services-times/organ-recitals

An autumn morning at Westminster Abbey 🍂

'This brave o'erhanging firmament, this majestical roof fretted with golden fire' - Hamlet (II, 2) Our choir screen, which separates the nave from the east end of the church, is beautifully decorated with gilded stars like the night sky. #ShakespeareSunday

UK friends - don't forget that the clocks go back this weekend! This one-handed clock on our north west tower dates from 1738 and was made by John Seddon. Although unusual today, one-handed clocks were popular until well into the 18th century.

Geoffrey Chaucer died #onthisday in 1400. As the author of The Canterbury Tales Chaucer is, next to Shakespeare, perhaps the most famous English poet, and you can find his tomb here in Poets' Corner, surrounded by memorials to more than a hundred of our other greatest writers.

On #NationalAppleDay, here's our memorial to Sir Isaac Newton who, according to legend, was inspired to develop his law of universal gravitation after seeing an apple fall from a tree.

Last month we welcomed Professor Sathianathan Clarke to the Abbey to give the annual Charles Gore lecture. You can watch his lecture, Theology for Commonwealth: God’s Dreaming, Common Worth, Planetary Communion, at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGSooVSSoP0

Congratulations to our newest St Margaret's Choristers! Earlier this month, we celebrated our Year 8s becoming full choristers, and welcomed one new Year 10 chorister and four new Juniors in Year 7. More: www.westminster-abbey.org/st-margarets-church/music-at-st-margarets/st-margaret-s-choristers

Yesterday at Evensong we celebrated the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayors of the London Boroughs. Find out more at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-news/london-mayors-attend-abbey-evensong-2?mayors

'The leaves and fruit maintain'd with beauty's sun' - Henry VI, Part III (III, 3) This is some of the autumn produce outside the Abbey at the national harvest service here earlier this week - all of which was distributed to those in need by local homelessness charities. #ShakespeareSunday

Yesterday we welcomed HM The Queen to the Abbey for service to celebrate the harvest. The service gave thanks to farmers, and to all those working to tackle food poverty. You can see read more and see pictures from the service at: www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-news/a...

Tomorrow evening, the Abbey Choir will be joined by our friends from Westminster Cathedral Choir as they sing Evensong together in the Abbey at 5pm. Everyone is welcome at this special joint service, part of our annual celebration of St Edward the Confessor: www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music

We’re marking the Feast of the Translation of St Edward the Confessor at our services today. Everyone is welcome to join us for Holy Communion at 12:30pm and Sung Eucharist at 5pm as we celebrate the life of St Edward, King of England 1042–1066 and the re-founder of Westminster Abbey.

'I as free forgive you as I would be forgiven' - Henry VIII (II, 1) This is the tomb where Elizabeth I and Mary I lie buried together in the Abbey. Beside the tomb is a memorial stone to the martyrs of the Reformation. #ShakespeareSunday #Forgiveness

Everyone is welcome to join us in worship as we stream the First Evensong of the Translation of St Edward the Confessor at 3pm (BST) today. The service will be sung by the Abbey Choir, and you can watch live or on demand at: www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/watch-services

Every October we celebrate Edward the Confessor, the king and saint whose shrine lies at the heart of the Abbey. Ahead of our annual pilgrimage to the shrine on 18 October, read more about Edward's life and legacy: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/history/explore-our-history/celebrating-st-edward

The Innocent Victims' Memorial was dedicated #onthisday in 1998. Lying just outside the Abbey's west door, the memorial is to remember those who have suffered death, torture and oppression throughout the world.

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, a reminder that the Abbey is open every day with spaces are set aside for private prayer. Anyone is welcome to come and spend a moment of contemplation with us. You can find out more on at: www.westminster-abbey.org/visit-us/plan-your-visit/access-facilities-and-faq

Everyone is welcome at the services we hold daily in the Abbey. You can find out more about worshipping with us, including full service times, on our website at: www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music

Many congratulations to our Organist & Master of the Choristers, Andrew Nethsingha, who has been elected President of the Royal College of Organists. He'll serve a two-year term alongside his role at the Abbey, and you can read more at: www.rco.org.uk/news_displaystory.php?newsid=406

'Guard the good deposit entrusted to you': The Reverend Mark Birch tells theDay1.org podcast about his roles as our Canon Rector and Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons, and shares a sermon drawing on 2 Timothy 1. You can listen to the episode at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXKcz-OM6Pk

Westminster Abbey has been a place of daily worship since the tenth century, and everyone is welcome at our services. You can find more information about worshipping here, and full service times, on our website:www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music

We're celebrating the Feast of St Michael and All Angels at our services today. Everyone is welcome to join us for Sung Eucharist at 5pm (BST), whether in the Abbey or via our livestream. Find out more and watch the service at: www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/watch-services?id=19498

'What great creation' - All's Well that Ends Well (II, 3) Some autumn views of the Abbey's gardens - a haven for nature in the heart of London #ShakespeareSunday #Autumn

Don't miss Choral Evensong broadcast live from the Abbey on BBC Radio 3 at 3pm today. The service will be sung by the Abbey Choir and will include an introit composed especially for the service by John Rutter to mark the composer's 80th birthday. More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002jj2w

Everyone is welcome at the Abbey for our annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor on 18 October. Join us as we celebrate the life of Edward, king and saint: www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-events/edwardtide/2025/october/national-pilgrimage-to-the-shrine-of-edward-the-confessor

Join us in worship from wherever you are in the world at our streamed services this week: ⦁ Evensong | Monday 22 September | 5pm (BST) ⦁ Evensong | Friday 26 September | 5pm (BST) You can watch live or on demand via our website at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/watch-services