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Westminster Abbey honour for Sir John Gielgud
Tuesday, 26th April 2022
A memorial stone to Sir John Gielgud, one of the finest actors of the twentieth century, was dedicated in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 26th April 2022.
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Abbey releases music for the Coronation Vivats
Sunday, 30th April 2023
Westminster Abbey has today released the words and music of the Vivat acclamations which will be sung at the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen on Saturday 6th May.
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Abbey to light up red for 25th anniversary of Modern Martyrs
Thursday, 6th July 2023
The Abbey’s west front will be floodlit in blood red as the sun goes down on the evening of Saturday 8th July to mark the eve of the 25th anniversary of the dedication of the modern martyrs.
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Sermon Given at Matins on the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 2016
Sunday, 7th August 2016
Sermon given by The Reverend Dr Paul Edmondson, Head of Research, The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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Edith Cavell
The first part of the funeral for nurse Edith Cavell was held at Westminster Abbey on 15th May 1919. She was shot by the Germans.
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William Croft
Musician and Composer
Musician and composer William Croft is buried in the north choir aisle. Nearby is a monument with Croft’s bust and relief of an organ.
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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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John Gideon Loten
On a window ledge in the north aisle of the nave is a memorial to John Gideon Loten, Governor of Batavia (Jakarta) who died 1789.
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Abbey holds Remembrance Day Service
Thursday, 12th November 2015
A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 8th November 2015.
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Order of Service for the State Funeral published
Sunday, 18th September 2022
Buckingham Palace this evening published the Order of Service for the State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II, which will be held in Westminster Abbey tomorrow (Monday 19th September 2022).
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Sermon Given at Matins on the Third Sunday before Lent 2017
Sunday, 12th February 2017
Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence.
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Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist with Inauguration of St Margaret's Choristers
Sunday, 1st October 2023
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist with Inauguration of St Margaret's Choristers: This is wonderful, but it is also a little awkward. This is a bit awkward. Mainly, this is wonderful, but.
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George Granville Bradley
Dean and Writer
George Granville Bradley, Dean of Westminster, is buried in the south aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey. A brass covers his grave.
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Sir John and Lord Thomas Burgh
Soldier
Sir John Burgh [or Borough] and his brother Thomas, 5th Lord Burgh are both buried in the chapel of St Andrew in Westminster Abbey.
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Sermon Given at Matins on the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 2015
Sunday, 30th August 2015
Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday of Lent 2017
Sunday, 26th March 2017
Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton, Canon Treasurer and Almoner.
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity 2018
Sunday, 21st October 2018
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity 2018: How do we experience and understand silence?.
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on Ash Wednesday 2019
Wednesday, 6th March 2019
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Dean of Westminster. 'First, we must approach God in penitence, acknowledging our sinfulness.'
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Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday before Lent 2022
Sunday, 20th February 2022
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday before Lent: Sleep, in heaven, is impossible. Bob Monkhouse, of blessed memory, told many memorable jokes—this one sticks in my mind, possibly.
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Sermon given at Evensong on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity 2022
Sunday, 7th August 2022
Sermon given at Evensong on the Ninth Sunday after Trinity: “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever the earth and the world were made : thou art God from everlasting, and.