His study and understanding of light, the invention of the reflecting telescope (1668), and his revelation in his Principia of the mathematical ordering of the universe are all represented on his ...

With a history which stretches all the way back to the 10th century, Westminster Abbey has stood through the lives of important people and world-changing events. But who is buried in in the floor ...

Newton died aged 84, and was buried with full honours in Westminster Abbey. As a celebrated natural philosopher, he was a new kind of national hero. Newton laid the foundations for our scientific age.

In the south choir aisle of Westminster Abbey is a marble mural monument to non-conformist minister and hymn writer Isaac Watts. It shows a relief of Dr Watts seated in his study, with an angel ...

After dedicating time to public affairs, Newton died in London on March 20, 1727, at the age of 84. He was the first scientist to be honored with a burial in Westminster Abbey.

The latest news, stories and features on Westminster Abbey, an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London. It is famous for being the location for the coronation of monarchs, royal ...

It was 12 months ago that Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales stood side by side for a Westminster Abbey service notable for its absences. The King and Princess were missing, having both ...

Tucked away in a south-eastern corner of Westminster Abbey lies Weston Tower, a new glass, metal and stone structure that nestles neatly between the 13th Century Chapterhouse and 16th Century Lady ...

The Princess of Wales will on Monday attend her first Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in two years. Kate, 43, will join the King and Queen, her husband Prince William, and other ...

Westminster Abbey is generally busy – and the staff keeps you moving at a pretty swift pace – so do a little research ahead of time to avoid missing your personal must-sees. For instance ...

Lady Gabriella Windsor, daughter of Prince Michael of Kent, courageously joined the Princess of Wales for her annual Christmas Carol Concert at Westminster Abbey. The event was also attended by ...

A sapling of Sir Isaac Newton's apple tree has been planted ... been paid to renowned physicist Prof Stephen Hawking in a Westminster Abbey memorial service. British actor Benedict Cumberbatch ...