Bronze plaque № 42552

Connection to This Location
# Westminster Hall and Gladstone's Final Vigil Standing in Westminster Hall, you're standing in the very chamber where William Ewart Gladstone's body lay in solemn repose for three days in late May 1898, a final honor afforded to one of Britain's most consequential statesmen. From May 26 to 28, as ...
Location
Westminster Hall
Inscription
On this spot, awaiting sepulture in Westminster Abbey. Rested, from May 26 to 28, 1898. The body of The Right Honourable William Ewart Gladstone. Four times Prime Minister.