Westminster Abbey

As one of the world’s foremost sites of religious worship, Westminster Abbey is a true landmark of ecclesiastical architecture and has been a centre of pilgrimage and tourism for centuries.

Luke Hughes is proud to have worked with the Abbey across multiple projects over the last decade. Chief amongst these was the restoration of their priceless Cosmati pavement, the installation of a new cafe in a 16th-century food store and the refurbishment of their adjoining song school.

The Abbey is set over 32,000sq ft and is final resting place to 17 monarchs. Each of our projects lie within distinct precincts of the Cathedral and its neighbouring buildings, each carrying with it a unique architectural history.

A challenge for Luke Hughes was to design and make clergy seating to sit upon the uneven Cosmati pavement in front of the High Altar. This unique and remarkable floor was laid down in 1268. A special foot was designed to stabilise the seating whilst protecting the priceless floor.

4 benches and 2 chairs were designed and made and were used for the Pope’s visit, the Royal wedding and the Coronation of King Charles III.

For more details about this and any other projects or products, please contact us.

For more details about this and any other projects or products, please contact us.