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Benjamin Disraeli
Writer, Politician, Statesman and Historian
In the north transept of Westminster Abbey is an over-life size white marble statue of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, Victorian Prime Minister.
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NAFAS
In the east cloister, just north of the Chapter House, is a stone with an emblem of a lozenge with a flower design inside it.
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Simon Preston
Musician
The ashes of Simon Preston, former Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey, were buried in the west cloister on 21st November 2022.
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G is for Grave of the Unknown Warrior
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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Embracing Global Challenges
Embracing Global Challenges explored ways in which humanity can respond creatively and courageously to our unfolding story.
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Westminster Abbey Marks Srebrenica Anniversary
A Solemn Commemoration for Srebrenica Memorial Day was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Monday 6th July.
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Ecumenical Patriarch and Archbishop of Canterbury attend Evensong
Wednesday, 4th November 2015
Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 3rd November was held in the presence of His All Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, and His Grace The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I Archbishop of Canterbury Special Service
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The Reverend Anthony Ball installed as a Canon of Westminster
Monday, 12th September 2016
The Reverend Anthony Ball was installed as a Canon of Westminster during Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 10th September 2016.
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission Marks Centenary
Tuesday, 23rd May 2017
A minute's silence to remember the victims of the Manchester attack was held before a Service of Thanksgiving to Celebrate the Centenary of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at Westminster Abbey on 23rd May. HRH The Duke of Kent attended the service.
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Duke of Cambridge marks Royal Navy anniversary
His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge, Commodore-in-Chief, the Royal Navy Submarine Service, attended a service to recognise fifty years of Continuous At Sea Deterrent.
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Lord Heywood remembered
A service of thanksgiving for the life and work of Jeremy, Lord Heywood of Whitehall GCB CVO, at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 20th June 2019.
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Dean’s Verger welcomes HM The Queen with new verge
Wednesday, 16th October 2019
The Dean’s Verger at Westminster Abbey, Martin Castledine, carried a new silver verge marking the 750th anniversary of the building of Henry III’s Abbey.
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Secretary General of the Anglican Communion reads for Anglican Communion Sunday
Sunday, 24th May 2020
The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Most Reverend Dr Josiah Idowu-Fearon is the special guest for today’s edition of Abbeycast.
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Abbey opens to visitors after longest closure since 1953 Coronation
Tuesday, 7th July 2020
Visitors will be welcomed back to Westminster Abbey on 11th July, after closure due to the coronavirus pandemic – the longest period of time it has been closed to visitors since the coronation.
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A podcast for Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, 17th February 2021
Today’s episode of Abbeycast, A podcast for Ash Wednesday, was recorded this week in the Florence Nightingale Chapel in Westminster Abbey.
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Abbey marks 81st anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday at Westminster Abbey.
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Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Lent 2024
Sunday, 18th February 2024
‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.’
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Misericords
The word misericord comes from the Latin misericordia, meaning pity or mercy. These hinged oak seats in the chapel tip up to form a ledge.
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Sermon given at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Easter 2023
Sunday, 16th April 2023
Sermon given at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Easter 2023: The end of today’s second reading is perhaps the finest cliffhanger in history. The end of today’s second reading is perhaps.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Lent 2015
Sunday, 22nd February 2015
Sermon given by The Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Minor Canon and Precentor.