London's many cemeteries, churches and graveyards are the last resting places of a multitude of important people from many different walks of life. Politicians, writers and military heroes rub shoulders with engineers, courtesans, artists and musicians,...

This pack of Wallflower Seeds (Persian Carpet Mix), have been chosen by the Head Gardener at Westminster Abbey. Hand selected as variety which is planted within the Abbey's beautiful College Garden, these seeds come with instructions for how to plant...

A tour de force of wit and sparkling dialogue, Pride and Prejudice shows how the headstrong Elizabeth Bennet and the aristocratic Mr Darcy must have their pride humbled and their prejudices dissolved before they can acknowledge their love for...

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...

On the Origin of Species outlines Charles Darwin's world-changing theory that life on Earth had not been brought into being by a creator, but had arisen from a single common ancestor and had evolved over time through the process of natural selection...

It's a warm summer's afternoon when young Alice first tumbles down the rabbit hole and into the adventures in Wonderland that have kept readers spellbound for more than 150 years. Collected here are Lewis Carroll's two classics - Alice's Adventures...

The image shown on this candle are based on an illuminated manuscript page taken from a Communion book held within the Westminster Abbey archives. This mini candle is decorated with a phrase Glory be to God on High and features a beautiful example of...

This beautifully detailed decoration in the shape of a shield features a design taken from the Flag of St Peter which is flown at the Abbey on most Church Festivals, such as the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Christmas Day. The flag combines the...

This crucifix is inspired by the version which stands on the altar in the shrine of Saint Edward the Confessor. The original was designed by K. Redfern and is located at the spiritual heart of the Abbey. This necklace has been made in sterling silver...

This crucifix is inspired by the version which stands on the altar in the shrine of Saint Edward the Confessor. The original was designed by K. Redfern and is located at the spiritual heart of the Abbey. This necklace has been made in sterling silver and...

This pair of silver earrings inlaid with glass enamel and jasper have been exclusively designed for Westminster Abbey. They are inspired by the centre design of the Cosmati Pavement, one of the Abbey's unique treasures which was created in 1268. The...

A trio of English composers perhaps better known for their creative output in other fields, yet who played a crucial role in the development of the Anglican choral tradition in the twentieth century. James O’Donnell and Westminster Abbey Choir present a...