Westminster Abbey Stained Glass: What to Look For

A practical guide to Westminster Abbey’s stained glass—iconography, restorations, and how changing light transforms the interior.

12/2/2025

13 min read

Colorful stained‑glass window casting light on stone columns

In Gothic churches, light is a storyteller.

How to Look

Identify narrative panels (saints, kings, prophets).
Note restorations—Victorian and modern insertions.

Columns and windows

Best Times

Morning: cool light in the nave; afternoon: warm hues in transepts.

Bottom Line

Follow the color; it leads you through time.

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Art & Craft Editor

Guiden er skrevet for et stille, rigt møde med Westminster Abbey – klog timing, nænsomme ruter og nok kontekst til at få kapeller og historier til at synge.