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The Lord Carrington’s orders and decorations were brought forward at the start of the service
The Duke of Kent represented The Queen at a Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Lord Carrington at Westminster Abbey today.
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Order of Service
Find out more about the practical purpose and historical significance of orders of service for coronations.
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Regular menu
Relax over delicious food and drink, whether you’re visiting Westminster Abbey or not. The Cellarium Café and Terrace serves meals throughout the day.
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Services & times
A list of services taking place at Westminster Abbey this week.
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Music
Uncover the role and significance of traditional and commissioned music within coronations throughout history.
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Worship
Visitors to Westminster Abbey are welcome to take personal photographs in the church but we ask that you do not use a flash or take pictures during services.
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L is for Lady Chapel
Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?
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John Blair
Priest/Minister
Reverend John Blair, author of the well known book The Chronology and History of the World, was buried near the door of the north transept.
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Abbey finds rare 17th century manuscript in tin trunk
The manuscript, thought to date from 1603-1604, is a copy of Donne’s The Courtier’s Library, a satirical attack on corruptions in the church and establishment: rather like a 17th century version of Private Eye.
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Henry III manuscripts go on display in the Galleries
Thursday, 3rd October 2019
Two 13th century manuscripts go on display in our Galleries as part of celebrations to mark the 750th anniversary of the rebuilding of the church.
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Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster
The stained glass in the south rose window of Westminster Abbey is a memorial to Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster.
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John Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe
Sailor
John Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe (1859-1935) has a stall plate as a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath in the Lady Chapel.
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William Boyd Carpenter
Priest/Minister
William Boyd Carpenter, Canon of Westminster, is buried in the north cloister. His crest and motto "Per acuta belli" appear on his gravestone.
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John Feckenham (alias Howman)
Abbot and Priest/Minister
John Feckenham (alias Howman) was Abbot of Westminster from 1556-1559 but is not buried in the Abbey and he has no memorial.
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Horatio, Viscount Nelson
Sailor
One of the best likenesses of the great Admiral, Horatio, Viscount Nelson, is his wax effigy in the triforium galleries at Westminster Abbey.
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Sir Robert Thomas Wilson
Soldier and Writer
In the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey is a brass covering the grave of Sir Robert Thomas Wilson and his wife.
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Robert South
Priest/Minister and Philanthropist
Robert South, prebendary of Westminster, is buried in the lantern area, just before the steps up to the Cosmati pavement and next to Richard Busby.
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Order of the Bath
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath was established as a military order by George I on 18th May 1725. Since then the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey has been used as their chapel.
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Our history
History of St Margaret's: It may seem surprising to find another large church standing so close to the might and magnificence of Westminster Abbey. Why was an additional church needed in such.