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  • Westminster Abbey celebrates 70th anniversary of the NHS

    Thursday, 5th July 2018

    Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex attended a Service to Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the NHS at Westminster Abbey on 5th July 2018.

    Special Service NHS 70th anniversary HRH The Countess of Wessex

  • Henry III manuscripts go on display in the Galleries

    Thursday, 3rd October 2019

    Two 13th century manuscripts go on display in our Galleries as part of celebrations to mark the 750th anniversary of the rebuilding of the church.

    750th anniversary

  • Alleyn’s School celebrates 400th anniversary

    Friday, 18th January 2019

    A service of thanksgiving and commemoration to mark the 400th anniversary of Alleyn’s School was held at Westminster Abbey on Friday 18th January 2019.

    Alleyn's School

  • Abbey Bells Ring for Royal Anniversary

    Monday, 20th November 2017

    Westminster Abbey will mark the 70th wedding anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on Monday 20th November.

  • Abbey celebrates Unknown Warrior anniversary

    Tuesday, 9th November 2010

    Westminster Abbey will this week celebrate the 90th anniversary of one of its most poignant memorials, The Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

    Grave of the Unknown Warrior

  • Dean’s Verger welcomes HM The Queen with new verge

    Wednesday, 16th October 2019

    The Dean’s Verger at Westminster Abbey, Martin Castledine, carried a new silver verge marking the 750th anniversary of the building of Henry III’s Abbey.

  • Abbey celebrates VE Day anniversary with summer events season

    Thursday, 3rd April 2025

    Beyond Victory, a season of special events at Westminster Abbey this summer, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE - or Victory in Europe - Day.

  • Abbey Marks Shakespeare Anniversary

    Monday, 8th August 2016

    Westminster Abbey marked the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare with a wreath laying during Matins on Sunday 7th August 2016.

    William Shakespeare Wreathlaying

  • Princess Royal Attends Royal British Legion’s 90th Anniversary Service

    Tuesday, 20th September 2011

    HRH The Princess Royal attended a service of thanksgiving to mark the 90th anniversary of the Royal British Legion held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 20th September 2011.

    Royal Visit HRH The Princess Royal Royal British Legion

  • 150th Anniversary of Peabody Celebrated

    Thursday, 29th March 2012

    A service to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Peabody and the work of its founder, George Peabody, was held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 28th March 2012 at 11.00am.

    Peabody

  • NHS celebrates 75th anniversary

    Wednesday, 5th July 2023

    Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended a service celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 5th July 2023.

  • 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 Celebrates Coronation Anniversary

    Tuesday, 4th June 2013

    Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 4th June 2013 for A Service to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

    HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cornwall HRH Prince Henry of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cambridge HRH The Duke of Cambridge HRH The Duke of York HRH Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of York HRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex Lady Louise Windsor Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence HRH The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester HRH The Duke and Duchess of Kent HRH Prince and Princess Michael of Kent

  • VE Day service - 80th anniversary

    Thursday, 8th May 2025

    A service to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day will be held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th May 2025 at noon.

  • Christian Aid celebrates 80th anniversary

    Thursday, 12th June 2025

    A Service of Thanksgiving and Reflection on the 80th anniversary of Christian Aid was held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 12th June 2025.

  • Marking the 80th anniversary

    On 8th May 1945, Winston Churchill announced that the Second World War in Europe at an end. This was VE Day or Victory in Europe Day.

  • Westminster Abbey joins nation to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

    Wednesday, 5th March 2025

    A service to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) will take place at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th May 2025.

    VE Day Second World War

  • Royal Green Jackets 40th Anniversary

    Wednesday, 22nd March 2006

    The Royal Green Jackets celebrated the 40th anniversary of the formation of the regiment at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 22nd March.

  • Abbey Marks 9/11 Anniversary

    Monday, 12th September 2011

    A service to mark the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 on Awareness Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 11 September 2011 at 6.30pm.

    9/11

  • Abbey marks Kristallnacht 75th Anniversary

    Monday, 11th November 2013

    A Service of Solemn Remembrance and Hope to mark the 75th Anniversary of Kristallnacht was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 10th November 2013.

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