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  • Christian life: a short guide for primary

  • Sermon given on the Day of Pentecost

    Sunday, 9th June 2019

    ‘I am in the Father and the Father is in me.’ And he said, ‘I am going to the Father.’

  • Sermon at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2018

    Sunday, 4th November 2018

    Sermon at Evensong on the Fourth Sunday before Advent 2018: I wonder if you ever experience dreams? I wonder if you ever experience dreams? I suspect that you do, because most of.

  • Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Fifth Sunday of Lent 2024

    Sunday, 17th March 2024

    And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.

  • Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Advent 2018

    Sunday, 2nd December 2018

    Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Advent 2018: Today we start the new Church Year with the beginning of a new season of Advent. Today we start the.

  • Dean Preaches in New York

    Monday, 13th June 2011

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, preached the sermon at Solemn Eucharist on the feast of Pentecost, Sunday 12th June 2011, at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, New York, a parish church in the episcopal diocese of New York, NY, United States of America.

    Dean of Westminster USA tour

  • Dean and Chapter underline climate change commitment

    Tuesday, 26th October 2021

    The Dean and Chapter of Westminster have reaffirmed the Abbey’s commitment to aims and aspirations of the forthcoming COP-26 climate summit.

  • The Duke of York attends ANZAC Day service

    Tuesday, 25th April 2017

    His Royal Highness The Duke of York attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey.

    Special Service Royal Visit HRH The Duke of York

  • Trinity Church New York

    In the south aisle of Henry VII's chapel is a wall plaque of silvered bronze, with the parish seal of Trinity Church, New York, USA.

  • Anne Mowbray, Duchess of York

    Anne Mowbray, Duchess of York, was married to Richard, Duke of York, son of Edward IV when both were children. She was buried at the Abbey.

  • Dean of Westminster preaches in New York

    Friday, 18th May 2012

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, embarked on a two week trip to the East Coast of the USA from 30th April to 14th May.

  • St Margaret’s holds Service for the New Parliament

    Wednesday, 28th June 2017

    The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, Primate of All England and Metropolitan, gave the Address at Service for a New Parliament at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 28th June 2017.

    Service for the New Parliament

  • Elizabeth I

    Queen Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII, was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 15th January 1559. Her large monument is in the Lady Chapel.

  • Henry VII and Elizabeth of York

    Henry VII’s coronation took place in October 1485. He and his wife Elizabeth were the first monarchs to be buried in the Abbey’s Lady Chapel.

  • New Tower for Westminster Abbey

    Thursday, 26th February 2015

    Westminster Abbey has been granted planning permission by Westminster City Council to build a new stair and lift tower at the east end of the church. The tower will enable public access for the first time to the Abbey's eastern Triforium, an elevated internal gallery, which is to be transformed into a new museum and exhibition space: The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries. This will be the most significant addition to the building since Nicholas Hawksmoor's iconic west towers were completed in 1745.

    Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

  • Westminster Abbey Celebrates the Life of Ronnie Corbett

    Wednesday, 7th June 2017

    A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life and work of Ronnie Corbett CBE was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Wednesday 7th June.

    Sarah Duchess of York Dame Penelope Keith DBE DL Choir

  • Mary I

    Mary Tudor was the daughter of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon. She was crowned in the Abbey on 1st October 1553 and lies buried with Elizabeth I.

  • St Margaret’s holds a Service for the New Parliament

    Wednesday, 8th January 2020

    The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, gave the Address at Service for the New Parliament at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey on 8th January 2020.

  • Edmund of Langley, Duke of York

    A gilt bronze statuette of Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York, can be seen on the tomb of his father King Edward III.

  • Philippa Mohun, Duchess of York

    Philanthropist

    Philippa Mohun, Duchess of York was buried in St Nicholas' chapel. Her altar tomb was originally in the centre of the chapel but was moved.

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