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A podcast for The Parable of the Talents
Sunday, 15th November 2020
The Reverend Tricia Hillas, Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons and a Priest Vicar of Westminster Abbey, reads for the latest edition Abbeycast, the Abbey’s worship podcast series, released today.
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A podcast for the Feast of Christ the King
Sunday, 22nd November 2020
A podcast for the Feast of Christ the King:
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A podcast for Advent Sunday
Sunday, 29th November 2020
Today’s episode of Abbeycast, A podcast for Advent Sunday, was recorded this week at the Abbey’s two Jesse Trees, made by the sculptor Benno Elkan (1877-1960), and representing scenes from the Old and New Testaments.
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Abbey open for private prayer and worship this weekend
Friday, 9th April 2021
Following the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, the Abbey will be open for private prayer and worship from 9th-11th April.
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Abbey welcomes HRH The Prince of Wales to Bath service
Abbey welcomes HRH The Prince of Wales to Bath service: HRH The Prince of Wales, Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, attended the Service and Ceremony of the.
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On truth telling and storytelling
Thursday, 23rd May 2024
Canon Dr Paula Gooder, Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral, gives the annual Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture.
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Sermon Given at Evensong on Easter Day 2015
Sunday, 5th April 2015
Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence.
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A Reflection on history
Friday, 12th June 2020
I have been watching the film of Edward Colston’s statue emerging from Bristol’s Floating Harbour. The statue stood on the city centre Watershed, perhaps five hundred metres from Bristol Cathedral.
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Creation stories: Sowing the seeds
Tuesday, 6th August 2024
Join us for an enchanting evening of storytelling in Dean's Yard.
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Sisters in hope of the Resurrection: Mary and Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey
Recorded to mark the 450th anniversary of Mary I’s death and Elizabeth I’s accession, this disc features some of the most magnificent music to emanate from an era of extraordinary religious and political turmoil.
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Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2021
Sunday, 31st October 2021
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2021: As the clocks go back and COP26 begins... I hope you enjoyed your extra hour—the time the clocks go.
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Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the festival of the Baptism of Christ, 2022
Sunday, 9th January 2022
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the festival of the Baptism of Christ, 2022: You are precious in my sight, and honoured, and I love you. I was fortunate to be.
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Sermon preached at Evensong of the feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey, 2023
Sunday, 15th October 2023
Sermon preached at Evensong of the feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey, 2023: May we hold onto the perspective of the heavenly city as we seek the peace and prosperity of.
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Sermon Given at the Evening Service on the Eve of St Peter 2015
Sunday, 28th June 2015
Sermon given by The Reverend Tony Kyriakides, Priest Vicar.
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The Charles Gore Lecture 2017
Tuesday, 7th February 2017
Speaker: Marilynne Robinson; Chair - The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster
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Dame Peggy Ashcroft
Actor
A memorial stone to the actress Dame Peggy Ashcroft was unveiled in Poets' Corner in 2005. The stone is near Laurence Olivier’s grave.
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Ernest Bevin
Statesman
The ashes of trade unionist Ernest Bevin were buried in the north aisle of the nave in 1951. The address was given by Clement Attlee.
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Richard Annesley, Lord Altham
Priest/Minister
The Reverend Dr Richard Annesley, Lord Altham was buried in St Benedict's chapel on 25th November 1701, next to the monument of Cardinal Simon Langham.
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Stephen, 2nd Baron Catto
Philanthropist
Stephen, 2nd Baron Catto of Cairncatto was a trustee of and benefactor to the Westminster Abbey Restoration Appeal. In Henry VII's chapel is a window.
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Andrew Bonar Law
Statesman
The ashes of statesman and Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law are buried in the nave. He was a Canadian by birth and Scots by descent.