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The Coronation Chair
The Coronation Chair is one of the most famous pieces of furniture in the world. It has been the centrepiece of coronations for 700 years.
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Benedictine monastery
The monks at Westminster Abbey wore the habit of the Order of St Benedict, who established the Benedictine rules for the monks in about 540AD.
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Our mission and values
Discover over ten centuries of British history in a building in the heart of London where worship takes place every day.
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HM The Queen attends Service for Lord Snowdon
Thursday, 6th April 2017
Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of the Rt Hon The 1st Earl of Snowdon GCVO in St Margaret's Church on Friday 7th April. They were accompanied by the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex, the Duke of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent.
Special Service Royal Visit HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH The Duke of Cambridge HRH The Duke of York HRH The Earl of Wessex HRH The Duke of Gloucester HRH The Duke of Kent Lord Snowdon
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Martha Cavendish
In 1967 a carved figure of Christ, flanked by figures of St Peter and St Edward the Confessor, was presented in memory of Martha Cavendish.
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The Relic of St Thomas Becket placed on the High Altar
The President of the Republic of Hungary, HE János Áder, accompanied by Mrs Anita Herczeg, First Lady, visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 24th May and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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History of Westminster Abbey
An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey houses tombs and memorials to kings and queens and the famous and the great.
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Our Lady of the Windrush icon on display at the Abbey
Monday, 18th July 2022
A new icon of the Virgin and Child by artist Amanda de Pulford has gone on temporary display at Westminster Abbey.
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A royal church
A royal church in the centre of London offering services for all and a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history.
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Whether you are able to visit in person or virtually, we welcome schools from all over the UK to explore Christianity in the context of Westminster Abbey
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Edward the Confessor, King and Saint
Westminster Abbey is a treasure house of paintings, stained glass, textiles and artefacts – and is also where some significant people are buried or remembered.
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Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 2022
Sunday, 2nd October 2022
Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 2022: Jesus has given us a pattern for living and for loving. This morning’s Gospel is about the seriousness of.
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Summer Season: Creation
Each year, we welcome over a million visitors. We’re generally open Monday to Saturday for visiting, and hold regular services to which all are welcome.
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The Reverend Mark Birch
The Reverend Mark Birch has been a Minor Canon at Westminster Abbey since January 2015.
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Camera and mobile phone usage
We want your visit to the Abbey to be safe and enjoyable, so offer some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit.
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Visiting
Visitors to Westminster Abbey are welcome to take personal photographs in the church but we ask that you do not use a flash or take pictures during services.
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Sermon Given at Matins on the Sixth Sunday of Easter 2016
Sunday, 1st May 2016
Sermon given by The Reverend Professor Vernon White, Canon in Residence.
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Peter Roberts appointed Headmaster of Choir School
Monday, 25th February 2019
Peter Roberts has been appointed Headmaster of Westminster Abbey Choir School and will start in September 2019. He succeeds Jonathan Milton, who is retiring.
Westminster Abbey Choir School Peter Roberts Jonathan Milton
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The Padre's flag
Honouring the Unknown Warrior, a centenary after his burial in Westminster Abbey.
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Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday of Lent 2018
Sunday, 4th March 2018
Sermon given by The Reverend Professor Vernon White, Canon in Residence.