Poets Corner Collection

Disabled begging Lilly who worked Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey. Lost his leg in an accident at Westminster
FLO5003399 Disabled begging Lilly who worked Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey. Lost his leg in an accident at Westminster

The Grave of Charles Dickens, 1870
1575571 The Grave of Charles Dickens, 1870; (add.info.: Illustration depicts the grave of Charles Dickens (1812-1870) at Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey

Geoffrey Chaucer (engraving)
1577054 Geoffrey Chaucer (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400) Father of English literature, is widely considered the greatest English poet of the Middle Ages

Illustration from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Wife of Bath's Tale, from the Canterbury Tales
5309191 Illustration from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Wife of Bath's Tale, from the Canterbury Tales; (add.info.: Illustration from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Wife of Bath's Tale)

Illustration from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Wife of Bath's Tale, from the Canterbury Tales
5309189 Illustration from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Wife of Bath's Tale, from the Canterbury Tales; (add.info.: Illustration from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Wife of Bath's Tale)

England, London, Westminster Abbey, Poets Corner, William Shakespeare Memorial Statue

The Interment of the Remains of Lord Macaulay in the Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey (engraving)
3637969 The Interment of the Remains of Lord Macaulay in the Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey (engraving) by English School

A Birds Eye View of the West End of London (engraving)
1046921 A Birds Eye View of the West End of London (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Birds Eye View of the West End of London)

The Proposed Monumental Chapel at Westminster (engraving)
1055543 The Proposed Monumental Chapel at Westminster (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proposed Monumental Chapel at Westminster)

South view of Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London (engraving)
603145 South view of Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London (engraving) by Pugin, A.C. (1762-1832) & Villiers, H.(19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: South view of Poets Corner)

The Kings entrance to the House of Lords from Poets Corner (coloured engraving)
602762 The Kings entrance to the House of Lords from Poets Corner (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shakespeares Monument, Westminster Abbey (b / w photo)
3096654 Shakespeares Monument, Westminster Abbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeares Monument, Westminster Abbey)

Poets Corner, South Transept (b / w photo)
3105217 Poets Corner, South Transept (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poets Corner, South Transept)

Bazaar at the Homeopathic Hospital, Great Ormond Street (engraving)
1616600 Bazaar at the Homeopathic Hospital, Great Ormond Street (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bazaar at the Homeopathic Hospital, Great Ormond Street)

Grave monument to the Elizabethan antiquarian and herald William Camdem, died 1623, in Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey
6340420 Grave monument to the Elizabethan antiquarian and herald William Camdem, died 1623, in Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey by Smith

William Shakespeare monument (engraving)
603687 William Shakespeare monument (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Shakespeare monument in Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey)

The monument of Sir Robert Ayton (engraving)
603680 The monument of Sir Robert Ayton (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The monument of Sir Robert Ayton, Knight, in Westminster Abbey, London)

Postcard with an image of Poets Corner (photo)
603615 Postcard with an image of Poets Corner (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard with an image of Poets Corner, in Westminster Abbey)

Entrance into Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London (coloured engraving)
603184 Entrance into Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London (coloured engraving) by Pugin, Augustus Charles (1762-1832); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance into Poets Corner)

West side of Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London (engraving)
603151 West side of Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London (engraving) by Villiers, H. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: West side of Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey)

Spooners Protean Views: Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London, Changing to The Shades of Shakespeare
586464 Spooners Protean Views: Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London, Changing to The Shades of Shakespeare, Scott and Byron (coloured engraving) by English School

The Burial-Place of Dickens in Westminster Abbey (engraving)
2772255 The Burial-Place of Dickens in Westminster Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burial-Place of Dickens in Westminster Abbey)

Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey (b / w photo)
3092029 Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey)

West side of Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London (engraving)
603146 West side of Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London (engraving) by Villiers, H. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: West side of Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey)

British Poets, John Dryden (engraving)
2792647 British Poets, John Dryden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Poets, John Dryden. Illustration for Chatterbox (1883)

Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London (b / w photo)
5996704 Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London)

Poets Corner, Manchester (photo)
5996691 Poets Corner, Manchester (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poets Corner, Manchester. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Interior of Westminster Abbey, Poets Corner (engraving)
6004216 Interior of Westminster Abbey, Poets Corner (engraving) by Neale, J. P. (1771/80-1847); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Westminster Abbey, Poets Corner)

Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey (photo)
609705 Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey)

Postcard of Westminster Abbey (photo)
603557 Postcard of Westminster Abbey (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard with an image of the interior of the Poets Corner, in Westminster Abbey)

Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London (engraving)
603136 Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey)

Monument to David Garrick (engraving)
603682 Monument to David Garrick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument to David Garrick in Poets Corner, in Westminster Abbey)

Plan of Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey (engraving)
1099622 Plan of Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey)

The Poets Corner (engraving)
1098585 The Poets Corner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Poets Corner. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey (engraving)
1627775 Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey)

The Opening Out of Westminster Abbey (litho)
1041970 The Opening Out of Westminster Abbey (litho) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening Out of Westminster Abbey)

The Grave of Charles Dickens in Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey (engraving)
1099616 The Grave of Charles Dickens in Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grave of Charles Dickens in Poets Corner)

The Kings Entrance to the House of Lords from Poets Corner
931610 The Kings Entrance to the House of Lords from Poets Corner, from London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century pub. Jones & Co

The Poets Corner of Westminster Abbey (engraving)
603552 The Poets Corner of Westminster Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Poets Corner of Westminster Abbey)

Camdens Monument in Poets Corner (engraving)
603644 Camdens Monument in Poets Corner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Camdens Monument in Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London)

The Grave of Charles Dickens at Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey (engraving)
1051980 The Grave of Charles Dickens at Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grave of Charles Dickens at Poets Corner)

The Memorial Bust of Longfellow, recently unveiled in Westminster Abbey (engraving)
1061571 The Memorial Bust of Longfellow, recently unveiled in Westminster Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Memorial Bust of Longfellow)

Plymouth PL5 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Plymouth PL5 3

Kent CT9 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kent CT9 1

Wirral CH62 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wirral CH62 4

BA Bath, BA3 3
BA3 3

Interior of Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Higham
Interior of Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London, 1817. Poets Corner is an area in the south transept of Westminster Abbey where a number of notable British literary figures are buried

Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London, 1815. Artist: Lewis
Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London, 1815. Poets Corner is an area in the south transept of Westminster Abbey where a number of notable British literary figures are buried

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"Poets Corner: Where Literary Legends Rest in Peace" Step into the hallowed grounds of Westminster Abbey, and you'll find yourself immersed in the rich tapestry of England's literary history. Nestled within this iconic London landmark lies Poets Corner, a sacred space that pays homage to some of the greatest wordsmiths to have ever graced our world. As you wander through these storied halls, your eyes are drawn to the magnificent William Shakespeare Memorial Statue standing proudly amidst a sea of marble tombs, and is here that poets from across centuries find their eternal resting place. In 1890, mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Robert Browning, bidding farewell to a poet whose verses touched countless hearts. The solemnity and grandeur of this occasion captured forever by an unknown artist's brushstroke. Lord Macaulay too found his final repose within Poets Corner, as depicted in engravings capturing the interment ceremony. These images offer glimpses into a time when literature was revered with unmatched reverence. A bird's eye view reveals not only Westminster Abbey but also the bustling West End of London surrounding it - a testament to how poetry intertwines with everyday life in this vibrant city. The proposed monumental chapel at Westminster stands as a testament to future generations' commitment to preserving and honoring these literary giants who shaped our cultural landscape. From every angle, whether gazing upon South Transept or witnessing King's entrance into House of Lords from Poets Corner itself; one cannot help but feel humbled by the weighty presence that permeates these walls. Shakespeare's Monument serves as both tribute and reminder – reminding us all that even legends can be laid low by time while simultaneously inspiring new generations with his timeless words. And there it stands – Poets Corner – where dreams take shape on parchment and ink transforms into everlasting artistry. A sanctuary where Elizabethan antiquarian William Camden finds solace, his grave monument a testament to the enduring power of literature.