News archive

An archive of news stories from Westminster Abbey, dating from 2003 to the present day.

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Judges mark the start of the new legal year

Judges mark the start of the new legal year

Monday, 2nd October 2023

Consecration of Bishops takes place at Westminster Abbey

Consecration of Bishops takes place at Westminster Abbey

Friday, 29th September 2023

Boys and girls in red cassocks standing in front of the high altar at St Margaret's Church.

St Margaret's Choristers to sing their first service

Wednesday, 27th September 2023

Several statues and busts in Poets' Corner

Autumn season of events celebrates human dignity

Tuesday, 26th September 2023

Battle of Britain anniversary marked at Westminster Abbey

Battle of Britain anniversary marked at Westminster Abbey

Sunday, 17th September 2023

Crown Prince and Princess of Serbia mark UN World Humanitarian Day

Crown Prince and Princess of Serbia mark UN World Humanitarian Day

Friday, 18th August 2023

Abbey Choir recordings available to stream for the first time

Abbey Choir recordings available to stream for the first time

Wednesday, 9th August 2023

Admiral of the Fleet Lord Boyce remembered

Admiral of the Fleet Lord Boyce remembered

Thursday, 13th July 2023

Two Knights Grand Cross installed in Bath Chapel 

Two Knights Grand Cross installed in Bath Chapel 

Tuesday, 11th July 2023

Abbey to light up red for 25th anniversary of Modern Martyrs  

Abbey to light up red for 25th anniversary of Modern Martyrs  

Thursday, 6th July 2023

NHS celebrates 75th anniversary

NHS celebrates 75th anniversary

Wednesday, 5th July 2023

People dressed in red robes walking

Abbey welcomes new Lord Mayor of Westminster

Monday, 3rd July 2023