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The Reverend David Stanton
David Stanton is Sub-Dean, Canon Treasurer and Archdeacon of Westminster, with oversight responsibility for financial affairs and matters relating to the fabric of the Abbey.
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Vaughan Williams, Tavener & MacMillan: Choral works
From established works by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Sir John Tavener to premiere recordings of recent commissions by Sir James MacMillan, this new release brings together iconic pieces with strong musical and historical ties to the Abbey.
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A place of commemoration and remembrance
When Charles Dickens died at his home in Kent on 9th June 1870, it was presumed that he would be buried in Rochester Cathedral or in one of the nearby parish churches at Cobham or Shorne. This, after all, was what the author of some of the greatest novels in the English language had wanted.
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Education Centre celebrates fifth birthday
Thursday, 21st May 2015
Westminster Abbey's Education Centre is marking five years since it was officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen.
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Service of Thanksgiving for Sir Sydney Chapman
Wednesday, 10th June 2015
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Sir Sydney Chapman was held at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, on Wednesday 10th June 2015.
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Conservation viewing area opens
Friday, 26th February 2016
Westminster Abbey has opened a new conservation studio in the cloisters, offering visitors the opportunity to watch as objects are prepared for display in The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries.
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Westminster Abbey marks anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Sunday, 17th September 2017
HRH The Prince of Wales, Patron, Battle of Britain Fighter Association, and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 17th September 2017.
Royal Visit HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cornwall
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Battle of Britain anniversary service held
Monday, 19th September 2016
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 18th September 2016.
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78th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Monday, 17th September 2018
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Britain took place at Westminster Abbey on 16th September 2018.
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Abbey celebrates life of St Maximilian Kolbe
A service to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of St Maximilian Kolbe was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 13th January 2019.
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Westminster Abbey marks Battle of Britain anniversary
Monday, 16th September 2019
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15th September 2019.
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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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Abbey opens its doors and welcomes two Archbishops
Two of the first visitors were the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby; and Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster.
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Radio 3 to broadcast Choral Evensong from the Abbey
Monday, 24th May 2021
BBC Radio 3 will broadcast Choral Evensong live from Westminster Abbey at 3.30pm on Wednesday 26th May 2021.
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Watch the Abbey Choir’s Summer Festival concert online
Wednesday, 29th September 2021
Audiences around the world will be able to enjoy an evening of the finest choral music from the comfort of their own homes as.
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Edward VI
Edward succeeded his father when he was just 9 years old and was crowned in the Abbey on 20th February 1547. He died in 1553.
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Henry and John Lawes
Musician and Composer
Henry Lawes, the distinguished musician and songwriter, was buried somewhere in the cloisters. His brother John, a lay vicar of the Abbey, was buried previously.
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Sir Godfrey Kneller
Artist
Sir Godfrey Kneller is the only portrait painter to be commemorated here. His monument is by sculptor J.M. Rysbrack after a design by Kneller.
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Sir Henry (Brodribb) Irving
Actor
The ashes of Sir Henry Irving, actor, lie in Poets' Corner. John Henry Brodribb (1838-1905) assumed the surname of Irving by royal licence in 1889.
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William and Mary Carnegie
Priest/Minister
The ashes of William Hartley Carnegie, Sub-Dean of Westminster, and his second wife Mary Endicott Carnegie are buried at the west end of the nave.