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Westminster Abbey honours Sir Ernest Shackleton
Friday, 16th February 2024
A memorial stone to Sir Ernest Shackleton, one of the most celebrated Antarctic Explorers of the twentieth century, was dedicated at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 15th February 2024.
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Abbey welcomes Lord Mayor of Westminster
Monday, 6th September 2021
Matins, attended in Civic State by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Jonathan Glanz, was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 5th September 2021.
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Christmas special for Abbey documentary series
Tuesday, 6th December 2022
Channel 5 is returning to the Abbey for a Christmas edition of its documentary series, Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors.
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Consecration of Bishops at Westminster Abbey
Wednesday, 24th February 2016
The Venerable Karen Gorham, Archdeacon of Buckingham, was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Sherborne in the Diocese of Salisbury; and the Reverend Canon Michael Harrison, Director of Ministry and Mission in the Diocese of Leicester, was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Dunwich in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich at a Eucharist at Westminster Abbey on the Feast of St Matthias the Apostle, Wednesday 24th February 2016.
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Queen's Westminsters regiment
Soldier
A plaque to several members of the Queen's Westminster Volunteers who died in the Boer war is in the north cloister. A roll of honour for the Queen's Westminsters regiment is in the nave.
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Abbey bells ring to mark birth of Princess
Saturday, 2nd May 2015
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster congratulates the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their daughter.
HRH The Duke of Cambridge HRH The Duchess of Cambridge Princess Charlotte bell ringing Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers
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How to join
Unlimited free entry to the Abbey is just one of the advantages of joining the Abbey Association. But there’s much more on offer.
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Chorister Experience Day
Saturday, 11th May 2024
Come behind the scenes at our Chorister Experience Day to find out what it’s like to be an Abbey chorister, ideal for boys aged 6 – 8.
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Sir Mark Rylance returns to Westminster Abbey
Thursday, 4th January 2018
Sir Mark Rylance will return to Westminster Abbey with a company of actors bringing the words of William Shakespeare to life for six special performances in April.
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Abbey Celebrates Dean’s Ordination Anniversary
Tuesday, 5th July 2016
A Sung Eucharist to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Ordination to the Priesthood of the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, was held at Westminster Abbey on Monday 4th July.
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Concert for Holy Week: Bach - St Matthew Passion
Tuesday, 26th March 2024
The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by leading period-instrument orchestra St. James' Baroque for this Holy Week performance of Bach’s powerful Matthäus-Passion (St Matthew Passion), sung in German.
Choir of Westminster Abbey event Music Holy Week and Easter Easter
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Join us for an Abbey Christmas
Wednesday, 22nd December 2021
Westminster Abbey invites everyone to join us this Christmas to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with traditional carols, festive readings and some very special performances.
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Abbey podcast for the Feast of the Annunciation
Wednesday, 25th March 2020
A podcast produced in a locked down Westminster Abbey has been released today to mark the Feast of the Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Feast of the Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary Our Lady of Pew Abbeycast COVID-19
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Westminster Abbey Marks Srebrenica Anniversary
Monday, 6th July 2015
A Solemn Commemoration for Srebrenica Memorial Day was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Monday 6th July.
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President of Colombia visits Westminster Abbey
Tuesday, 1st November 2016
His Excellency Mr Juan Manuel Santos, President of the Republic of Colombia and the recipient of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize, visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 1st November 2016, during a State Visit to the United Kingdom.
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Speaker’s Chaplain installed as Canon of Westminster
Monday, 10th May 2021
The Reverend Tricia Hillas, Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons, was installed as a Canon of Westminster during Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 9th May 2021.
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Abbey hosts international military chaplains
Wednesday, 24th August 2022
Westminster Abbey welcomed a group of international military chaplains to a meeting St Margaret’s Church on Tuesday 23rd August.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist for the Dedication of Westminster Abbey
Sunday, 16th October 2016
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Y is for Your Westminster Abbey
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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Inhabiting a long history by The Dean of Westminster
Celebrate Holy Week and Easter with Westminster Abbey