Poets' Corner
Poets' Corner For fans of English literature, going to the Poets' Corner is like going on a
pilgrimage. The Poets' Corner, which is in the south transept, houses the graves and
memorials of English poets and writers. Famous people's cremated remains can be seen,
including those of Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, and Ted Hugo.
Nave
With a height of 101 feet, the westernmost Gothic-style nave in England is the Nave.
Several famous people, including Charles Darwin, Sir Isaac Newton, and Winston Churchill,
have graves or memorials. The burial chamber of an obscure warrior encompassed by red
poppies is a renowned entombment in the Nave.
Coronation Chair
The Coronation Chair is the most prized and well-known piece of British furniture and is
housed in Westminster Abbey's St. George's Chapel. King Edward I constructed it to protect
the valuable Stone of Scone. Since 1308, 38 monarchs and 14 queen consorts have been
seated in the chair for their coronations.
Henry VII Lady Chapel
On the eastern side of the Abbey is the magnificent Henry VII Lady Chapel, which is
dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The Chapel, also known as the "Wonder of the World," is a
magnificent example of late medieval architecture with a stunning fan-vaulted ceiling. In
addition, it is the burial site of fifteen British monarchs, including Elizabeth I and Mary I.
Every day, the Quire Westminster Abbey organizes choirs and music, a 1,000-year-old
custom. You can listen to the choir sing from their stalls at the daily choral services, which
were started in the 10th century. When the Abbey's clergy and officers arrive for services,
the other stalls are reserved for them.
Pyx Chamber Off the East Cloister
Westminster Abbey London's oldest surviving structure is the Pyx Chamber. The "Trial of
Pyx," in which the pure silver in the Pyx wooden box was melted, is the inspiration for the
room's name. A substantial chest that was once used to store important documents and
clothing is housed in the Pyx Chamber.
