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  • 25th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture

    Thursday, 6th May 2010

    Delivered by The Right Reverend the Lord Harries of Pentregarth FKC, Former Bishop of Oxford, Gresham Professor of Divinity, and Honorary Professor of Theology at King's College London.

  • Parry: Songs of farewell & works by Stanford, Gray & Wood

    Stanford’s eight-part Latin Magnificat was posthumously dedicated to Parry, whose own Songs of farewell are unmistakably valedictory in mood. Personal as well as musical associations run deep in this poignantly expressive programme, recorded in June 2019 at All Hallows’ Church, Gospel Oak.

  • Vaughan Williams, Tavener & MacMillan: Choral works

    From established works by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Sir John Tavener to premiere recordings of recent commissions by Sir James MacMillan, this new release brings together iconic pieces with strong musical and historical ties to the Abbey.

  • Icons at Westminster Abbey

    Two icons were dedicated in the nave in 1994 and are near the grave of the Unknown Warrior. An icon of St Edward the Confessor was dedicated in 2019.

    Christianity Art

  • Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist for the Translation of St Edward the Confessor, 2016

    Thursday, 13th October 2016

    Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.

  • Sermon Given at the Evensong with The London Mayors

    Sunday, 16th October 2016

    Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.

  • A history of coronations

    Westminster Abbey has been Britain’s coronation church since 1066, from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II. King Charles III will be crowned on 6th May 2023.

    Royalty Coronations

  • Hidden Highlights tour - June

    Monday, 2nd June 2025

    Explore behind the scenes of the Abbey on a guided tour of some areas not usually open to the public.

    Events Creation

  • Hidden Highlights tour - June

    Saturday, 1st June 2024

    Explore behind the scenes of the Abbey on a guided tour of some areas not usually open to the public.

  • The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to open on 11th June

    Monday, 4th June 2018

    The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries will open at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11th June.

    Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

  • Remembrance Service for the 25th Anniversary of the Lockerbie Air Disaster

    Sunday, 22nd December 2013

    The Right Honourable Alistair Carmichael MP, Secretary of State for Scotland and Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Deputy First Minister for Scotland attended a Service of Remembrance to mark the 25th anniversary of the Lockerbie Air Disaster at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 21st December.

    Special Service Music

  • 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.

  • Abbey unlocked tour - June

    Tuesday, 18th June 2024

    Tour Westminster Abbey before we open our doors to the public and experience parts of the church only seen by a handful of people.

  • Abbey unlocked tour - June

    Sunday, 1st June 2025

    Tour Westminster Abbey before we open our doors to the public and experience parts of the church only seen by a handful of people.

  • Stephen Hawking memorial service set for June

    Wednesday, 28th March 2018

    The Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey for the Life of Professor Stephen Hawking, during which his ashes will be interred near the grave of Sir Isaac Newton, will be held on Friday 15th June.

    Stephen Hawking Memorial dedication

  • The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries due to open on 11th June

    Wednesday, 14th February 2018

    Westminster Abbey has announced that The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries will open to the public on 11th June 2018.

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