The ten statues in the niches above the west entrance were added in 1998, and correspond, from left to right, to the following personalities: Maximilian Kolbe, Manche Masemola, Janani Luwum, Elizabeth Feodorovna Romanova, Martin Luther King, Oscar Romero, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Esther John, Lucian Tapiedi, and Wang Zhiming. The four statues in the lower row represent the virtues: Truth, Justice, Mercy and Peace.
Cloisters of Westminster Abbey
The arcades of this Gothic cloister, in a great conservation state. Most of the current structure dates from 1245; therefore it requires a regular evaluation and conservation work by experts on the time period, in order to keep it in an optimal state, while preserving its original aspect as much as possible.
Quadripartite Gothic vaults of the north cloister
Quadripartite Gothic vaults of the north cloister
East cloister of Westminster Abbey
East cloister of Westminster Abbey
Double door to the Pyx Chamber
This door communicates the cloister with the Pyx Chamber, a chapel and treasure room dating from the year 1070.
Altar of the Pyx Chamber
This chapel is one of the most ancient buildings at the Westminster Abbey complex; the chamber itself was built in the 11th century, and the stone altar dates from the 13th century.
Flying buttresses of Westminster Abbey
Cloister garth of the abbey
Cloister garth
Fountain of the Little Cloister garden
The "Little Cloister" is communicated with the main cloister garth by means of a corridor where Britain’s oldest door still stands.
Great Britain's oldest door
This door is estimated to date from the 1050s.
Exterior view of the arcades of the Westminster Abbey cloister
Exterior view of the arcades of the Westminster Abbey cloister
Westminster Abbey's south tower as seen from the cloister
Westminster Abbey’s south tower as seen from the cloister
North cloister wall of Westminster Abbey
Commemorative tombs of notable personalities in the history of Great Britain.
Birds in St James's Park
There is a great variety of bird species to be found in St James’s Park, located near Westminster Abbey, on the way to Buckingham Palace.
Duck Island Cottage next to the lake in St James's Park
Duck Island Cottage next to the lake in St James’s Park