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Service of Thanksgiving for Anthony Harvey
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Reverend Dr Anthony Harvey was held at Westminster Abbey at 6.30pm on Tuesday 15th January 2019.
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Lord Carrington remembered at Westminster Abbey 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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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Abbey vaccine clinic
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have today visited the NHS Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Westminster Abbey.
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Stephen Hawking
Physicist, Scientist and Writer
The ashes of eminent physicist Professor Stephen Hawking were interred in the nave of Westminster Abbey near Newton.
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St Oscar Romero
Priest/Minister
A statue to Oscar Romero, modern martyr and saint, was unveiled in July 1998 and stands above the west entrance to Westminster Abbey. Sculptor John Roberts.
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The Queen Elizabeth II window
David Hockney’s stained glass window in Westminster Abbey is a vibrantly-coloured contemporary work commissioned to celebrate the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Westminster Abbey sends condolences to His Majesty The King on the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Thursday, 8th September 2022
The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle OBE, has sent his condolences to His Majesty The King and the Royal Family upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on behalf of all at Westminster Abbey.
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Weston Family
Philanthropist
The family of Garry Howard Weston have given generously to the restoration of Westminster Abbey. A new lift to the triforium has been named the Weston tower.
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John Reith, 1st Baron Reith
Broadcaster
A tablet to John, 1st Baron Reith, first Director of the BBC can be seen in the lobby leading to the Jubilee Galleries in Westminster Abbey.
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John Hunter
Scientist, Physician and Doctor
John Hunter, surgeon and anatomist, was interred in St Martin in the Fields. When burials were removed from that church his remains were moved here.
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Hugh Trenchard
Airman
The ashes of 'the father of the Royal Air Force' Hugh Trenchard are buried in the RAF chapel at the end of the Lady Chapel.
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Walter Hawkes
Soldier
In the part of the cloister of Westminster Abbey called the Dark Cloister, leading to the Little Cloister, is a wall memorial to Walter Hawkes.
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Lancelot Capability Brown
Gardener and Architect
A memorial fountain to Lancelot Capability Brown was unveiled in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey in 2018.
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Nelson Mandela
Statesman and Lawyer
On 18th July 2018 a memorial to Nelson Mandela was unveiled in the nave of Westminster Abbey.
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Sir Roger Bannister
Physician, Scientist, Sportsman and Writer
In the nave of Westminster Abbey is a memorial stone for Sir Roger Bannister, athlete and neurologist.
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The Reverend Dr James Hawkey
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey is Canon Theologian at the Abbey, with particular responsibility for theological study and teaching.
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A brief history of Westminster Abbey
L'Abbaye de Westminster est le lieu de couronnement des rois depuis celui de Guillaume le Conquérant en 1066. Elle a également vu de nombreux mariages et enterrements royaux, sans parler des célébrations nationales et autres commémorations.
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Ein kurzer geschichtlicher Überblick der Westminster Abbey
Die Westminster Abbey ist seit dem Jahr 1066, als Wilhelm der Eroberer König wurde, Krönungskirche. In der Abbey haben zudem zahlreiche königliche Hochzeiten und Begräbnisse, nationale Feierlichkeiten und Gedenkfeiern stattgefunden.
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Een korte geschiedenis van Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is al sinds 1066 de kroningskerk, toen Willem de Veroveraar er gekroond werd. Ook hebben er in de Abbey tal van koninklijke huwelijken, begrafenissen en nationale vieringen en herdenkingen plaatsgevonden.
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Uma breve História da Abadia de Westminster
A Abadia de Westminster é a igreja de coroação desde 1066, aquando da coroação de Guilherme, o Conquistador. Também foi palco de inúmeros casamentos e funerais reais, assim como de celebrações e comemorações nacionais.