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Canon Jane Hedges appointed Dean of Norwich
Thursday, 6th February 2014
The Venerable Dr Jane Hedges, Sub-Dean, Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster, has been appointed Dean of Norwich.
Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, said: Jane Hedges has been a terrific colleague and made an enormous contribution at the Abbey in particular...
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The Reverend Jane Sinclair installed as a Canon of Westminster
Monday, 8th September 2014
The Reverend Jane Sinclair was installed as a Canon of Westminster during Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 7th September 2014.
She will become Canon Steward of Westminster Abbey, succeeding the Very Reverend Dr Jane Hedges who was appointed Dean of Norwich earlier this year.
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The Reverend Jane Sinclair appointed Rector of St Margaret's Church
Thursday, 21st January 2016
It is announced that the Reverend Jane Sinclair, Canon of Westminster, is to take on the responsibility of the Rector of St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, in succession to the Venerable Andrew Tremlett, with effect from 1st September 2016, following his installation as Dean of Durham in the summer.
Canon Tremlett said: I am delighted that my colleague, Jane Sinclair, has been appointed as the next Rector of St Margaret's.
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The Reverend Jane Sinclair installed as Rector of St Margaret’s Church
Monday, 5th September 2016
The Reverend Jane Sinclair was installed as Rector of St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, during Sung Eucharist at 11.00am on Sunday 4th September 2016.
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Abbey mourns the Reverend Jane Sinclair
Thursday, 14th January 2021
The Abbey today mourns the loss of The Reverend Jane Sinclair, former Rector of St Margaret’s and Canon of Westminster, who has died.
Jane retired in April 2020 after five and a half years at the Abbey during which time she was a well-loved and deeply valued member of the Abbey community.
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Integrity
What does it mean for a public servant to have integrity? Is it the same as being consistent?
Reverend Jane Sinclair, Rector, St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, and the Rt Hon Jack Straw Public Service Institutions: Custodians or Stiflers of Spirit?
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Sermon at a Sung Eucharist of Thanksgiving at St Margaret's Church
Saturday, 31st October 2020
Sermon at a Sung Eucharist of Thanksgiving at St Margaret's Church: There is a file full of letters on my desk. Some of them, probably, written by people now sitting here.
Jane’s ministry here was no exception.
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Canon Jane Sinclair to retire
Tuesday, 31st March 2020
The Reverend Canon Jane Sinclair, Rector of St Margaret’s, will retire on 30th April after five and a half years as a Canon of Westminster.
Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend David Hoyle, said: Jane has played a central role in the ministry at the Abbey over a particularly busy and fruitful period.
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Abbey remembers Canon Jane Sinclair
Thursday, 7th October 2021
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of the Reverend Canon Jane Sinclair was held in St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, on Tuesday 7th October 2021.
Jane Sinclair had a distinguished ministry as a parish priest, theological educator, liturgist, cathedral precentor, archdeacon, and Canon of Westminster.
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Justice
Justice is a characteristic of a civilised society. Where is it to be found? In structures of government; institutions; individuals? Is it the same as fairness?
Reverend Jane Sinclair, Canon of Westminster, Rector of St Margaret's Church and Chair of Westminster Abbey Institute, and Mark Ormerod, Chief Executive, Supreme...
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Poets’ Corner
Poets’ Corner Westminster Abbey is a place of pilgrimage for literature lovers. More than 100 poets and writers are buried or have memorials here.
Many of those buried or remembered in Poets' Corner are world-famous, like William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters and Charles Dickens.
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Jane Austen
Writer and Novelist
Jane Austen is buried in Winchester Cathedral but a small tablet was unveiled to her memory in Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey, on 17th December 1967.
Austen is buried in Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire but a small tablet was unveiled to her memory in Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey, on 17th December 1967.
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Jane Lister
In east cloister is a tablet to Jane Lister, daughter of Dr Martin Lister F.R.S. eminent zoologist and physician of York and his wife Hannah.
In the east cloister of Westminster Abbey is a marble tablet to Jane Lister, daughter of Dr Martin Lister F.R.S.
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Jane Rider
In the south cloister of Westminster Abbey is a wall memorial to Jane Rider. It is not clear why she was buried in the cloisters.
In the south cloister of Westminster Abbey is a marble wall memorial to Jane Rider.
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Archdeacon of Stow and Lindsey appointed Canon of Westminster
Thursday, 22nd May 2014
The Venerable Jane Sinclair, Archdeacon of Stow and Lindsey, has been appointed by the Crown to the Canonry of Westminster vacant through the appointment of Canon Jane Hedges as Dean of Norwich.
Jane Sinclair comes to Westminster Abbey after seven years as Archdeacon of Stow and Lindsey in the Diocese of Lincoln.
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Jane Stoteville
The oldest monument in the nave is that to Mrs Jane Hill (nee Stoteville), who is buried nearby. This is an alabaster and marble monument.
The oldest monument in the nave of Westminster Abbey is that to Mrs Jane Hill (nee Stoteville), who is buried nearby.
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New Canon joins Westminster Abbey
Saturday, 28th January 2006
The Reverend Jane Hedges was installed as a Canon of Westminster Abbey at Evensong on Saturday 28th January.
...legal Mandamus, the document from the Queen which confirms her appointment, Canon Jane read the Latin Declaration, the formal acceptance of her post as Canon of...
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Hon. Jane Hyde
The Hon. Jane Hyde was buried in the east cloister. Her gravestone is now worn but is next to that of the Reverend C. Cracherode.
Jane Hyde was buried in the east cloister of Westminster Abbey on 28th July 1778.
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Mary & Jane Lavie
In St Margaret's church Westminster is a brass commemorating Mary and Jane Lavie. Three mosaic panels were given by the family.
In the north aisle of St Margaret's church Westminster is a brass commemorating Mary and Jane Lavie.
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Samuel Barton and Jane Wowen
Priest/Minister
On a pillar in the south transept is a memorial to Dr Samuel Barton. His daughter Jane and her husband John Wowen are also buried here.
He died 18 of the Kalends of September [15 August] aged 68 He was the son of the Reverend John Barton of Harrietsham in Kent and his wife Jane.
