Uncovering Indigenous Histories at Westminster Abbey
Explore the memorials, monuments and historical connections that link the Abbey with Indigenous communities around the world. Featuring perspectives from Indigenous contributors connected to Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, hear how these memorials reflect histories of alliance, colonisation, faith and cultural identity, and what they mean to the communities whose histories they represent.
More than 80 memorials, graves and objects within Westminster Abbey, St Margaret’s Church and the Abbey precincts relate to the former British Dominions and colonial America – nations shaped by large-scale British settlement and its lasting consequences for Indigenous Peoples.
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This collaborative project asks how historic memorials can help us confront overlooked histories, deepen intercultural understanding and continue important conversations about the past. Find out more: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/history/public-history-research/indigenous-histories-at-westminster-abbey
About the book: Edited by Westminster Abbey's Public Historian Dr Renie Chow Choy, this publication is a richly illustrated exploration of Westminster Abbey's memorials through the histories of Indigenous Peoples in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Purchase the book: https://shop.westminster-abbey.org/indigenous-histories-at-westminster-abbey-memorials-of-the-british-dominions-and-colonial-america
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