'Charles Darwin', as portrayed by actor Andrew Harrison, paid a visit to his grave at Westminster Abbey yesterday.

The great scientist, who was born 200 years ago next week, took some time to chat to Abbey visitors and find out what they think of his 150-year-old theory of evolution.

The visit formed part of the Rescuing Darwin project launched this week by Theos, aimed at removing Darwin and his theory from the crossfire of a philosophical and theological battle in which he himself had little personal interest.

Two brief videos of Darwin's trip to the Abbey can be viewed here and here.