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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.

  Architecture Christianity

• Address given at a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Westminster Hospital

  Thursday, 23rd May 2019

  We honour the men and women who have served over the years and those who continue to serve in our own day.

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital 300th anniversary

• Celebrating the re-building of Westminster Abbey 1269 in the presence of HM The Queen

  Tuesday, 15th October 2019

  Our celebration today marks a particular moment in the long history of this Abbey Church.

  750th anniversary Special Service

• Public History Research

  The Abbey has embarked on a programme of public history research guided by its Christian mission and commitment to be a good custodian of its heritage.

• History of Coronations

• Our history

  History of St Margaret's: It may seem surprising to find another large church standing so close to the might and magnificence of Westminster Abbey. Why was an additional church needed in such.

• 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

• Sermon given at A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Alleyn’s School

  Friday, 18th January 2019

  It is a pleasure to welcome the community of Alleyn’s School to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the foundation of Edward Alleyn’s educational trust.

• A brief history of Westminster Abbey

  L'Abbaye de Westminster est le lieu de couronnement des rois depuis celui de Guillaume le Conquérant en 1066. Elle a également vu de nombreux mariages et enterrements royaux, sans parler des célébrations nationales et autres commémorations.

• Explore our History

  Explore our History:.

  Art Notable people

• History

  Westminster Abbey is a treasure house of paintings, stained glass, textiles and artefacts – and is also where some significant people are buried or remembered.

• Address Given at The Service of Thanksgiving and Re-Dedication to Mark the 75th Anniversary of The Battle of Britain

  Sunday, 20th September 2015

  Address given by The Venerable (Air Vice-Marshal) Jonathan Chaffey QHC RAF, Chaplain-in-Chief, Royal Air Force.

  Battle of Britain Sunday

• Architecture

  The present Abbey building dates mainly from the reign of Henry III. In 1245 he pulled down the eastern part of the 11th century Abbey.

• Address given at a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark Anzac Day 2025

  Friday, 25th April 2025

  History has us telling different stories. History can make us argue.

• Address given at A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

  Sunday, 20th September 2020

  Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. It is a time for us to reflect and remember, to recall memories, to remember the sacrifices made and not least the pivotal nature of the event.

• Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday of Lent 2022

  Sunday, 20th March 2022

  Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday of Lent 2022: The story of Jacob’s ladder is one which has a fascinating reception history. On Christmas Day 1950, a remarkable theft was.

• One People Oration 2006

  Wednesday, 22nd February 2006

  Speaker: Mr Tony Colman (former Chair, UK Parliament UN Group)

• Sermon given at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Easter 2023

  Sunday, 16th April 2023

  Sermon given at Evensong on the Second Sunday of Easter 2023: The end of today’s second reading is perhaps the finest cliffhanger in history. The end of today’s second reading is perhaps.

• Advent II Reflection: God who wants to be known

  Sunday, 8th December 2024

  "God wants to be known in history" says The Reverend Canon Mark Birch, as he reflects on the Luke's gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent.

• Sermon given at the Dedication Festival Sung Eucharist

  Sunday, 20th October 2019

  Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the dedication of this third Abbey Church, which took place 750 years ago last Sunday.

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