Abbey Collections

This collection is an introduction to the great wealth of First World War poetry. The sequence of poems is random - making it ideal for dipping into - and drawn from a number of sources, mixing both well-known and less familiar poetry. The work of 21...

This pair of cufflinks feature a stained glass depiction of St. George the patron Saint of England. The design is from the quatrefoil of the window in Westminster Abbey which was installed to commemorate Sir Benjamin Baker (1840-1907). Cufflinks measure...

The first performance of Handel’s 'Messiah' in Dublin in 1742 is now legendary. Gentlemen were asked to leave their swords at home and ladies to come without hoops in their skirts in order to fit more people into the audience. Why then, did this now...

The Sonnets of William Shakespeare, a cycle of 154 linked poems, were first published in 1609. Filled with ideas about love, beauty and mortality, the sonnets are written in the same beautiful and innovative language that we have come to know from...

Exclusively designed and made for Westminster Abbey this window sticker features the image of a censing angel. Censing angels have censers of incense and are associated with the crucifixion and the consecration of bread into Christ's body. Each window...

This range of silver Fleur de Lys jewellery has been exclusively created for Westminster Abbey. The jewellery features one of the Abbey's most prominent symbols, the beautiful fleurs de lys that adorn the Henry VII Lady Chapel ceiling. The Fleur de Lys...

A beloved classic and undisputed masterpiece, Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre explores class, society, love and religion through the eyes of one of fiction's most unique and memorable female protagonists. This beautiful Macmillan Collector's...

More than 3,300 people are buried and many others commemorated at Westminster Abbey. Our historic church has also been the setting for every coronation since 1066, and for many other royal occasions, including 16 weddings. The inspiration behind our...

ore than 3,300 people are buried and many others commemorated at Westminster Abbey. Our historic church has also been the setting for every coronation since 1066, and for many other royal occasions, including 16 weddings. The inspiration behind our...

A favourite of Queen Elizabeth II, these bow earrings are inspired by the famous bow brooch she wore regularly. Bow brooches have been a popular design since the 1800's, indeed, in May 1858 Garrard (the Crown Jewellers) made a set of three bow...

The textiles of Tudor England [1509-1558] have inspired this vibrant table runner. Magnificent pomp & display marked Henry VIII day. The royal meeting at the Field of the 'Cloth of Gold' was characteristic of the splendour of the period. This was...

This leather card holder has been designed by Sinead Taylor exclusively for Westminster Abbey Shop. The bold design depicts the famous West Towers of Westminster Abbey with a crown in the bottom right hand corner; symbolising Westminster Abbey's...