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  • Dr David Hoyle installed as 39th Dean of Westminster

    Saturday, 16th November 2019

    The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle was installed as the 39th Dean of Westminster at Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 16th November 2019.

    Dean of Westminster The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Special Service

  • Canon Sagovsky appointed Sub-Dean

    Friday, 1st October 2010

    The Reverend Dr Nicholas Sagovsky, Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey, has been appointed Sub-Dean.

    Reverend Dr Nicholas Sagovsky

  • Dean of Westminster welcomes Archbishop's appointment

    Friday, 9th November 2012

    On behalf of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall welcomed the appointment of the Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Justin Welby as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury.

    Archbishop of Canterbury

  • Dean & Chapter commissions Abbey paintings

    Thursday, 15th March 2018

    Westminster Abbey’s Dean & Chapter has commissioned a unique series of watercolours of the interior and precincts of the Abbey church by the artist Alexander Creswell.

    Alexander Creswell Exhibition Lady Chapel

  • 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.

    Reverend Jane Hedges

  • Dean of Westminster gives One People Oration

    Tuesday, 22nd October 2019

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, gave this year’s One People Oration at Westminster Abbey on Monday 21st October 2019.

    One People Oration Westminster Abbey Institute The Very Reverend Dr John Hall

  • Dean strengthens Abbey links with India

    Monday, 2nd March 2009

    The Dean spent a week in India earlier this month following an invitation from Shourabh Mukerji to see aspects of his charitable project YMWS, bringing education to the poorest communities in and around Kolkata.

    India

  • Abbey clergy

    Dean and Chapter oversee worship. It also looks after our building and runs the Abbey as a visitor attraction. Minor Canons are responsible for services.

  • Michael Mayne, Dean of Westminster 1986 - 1996

    Sunday, 22nd October 2006

    The Dean and Chapter were saddened to hear of the death of former Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Michael Mayne KVCO, on Sunday 22nd October.

    The Very Reverend Michael Mayne

  • Portrait of a Dean

    Dr Tony Trowles, Head of the Abbey Collection, explores how Dean John Williams, who has no Abbey memorial himself, left the biggest legacy of all.

  • A Christmas message from the Dean of Westminster

    Sunday, 25th December 2022

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, spoke of the joy of Christmas and the importance of understanding one another as he gave the Pause for Thought reflection on BBC Radio 2 on Christmas morning.

  • Dean installed as Honorary Canon of Chichester

    Monday, 22nd January 2018

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, was installed as an Honorary Canon of Chichester Cathedral at Evensong on Saturday 20th January 2018.

  • Westminster Abbey Dean Announces his Retirement

    Wednesday, 31st August 2005

    The Very Reverend Dr Wesley Carr, Dean of Westminster since 1997, retires on 11th February.

    The Very Reverend Dr Wesley Carr

  • Dean & Chapter present Loyal Address to HM The Queen

    Tuesday, 27th March 2012

    The Dean & Chapter of Westminster today presented a Loyal Address to HM The Queen at Buckingham Palace to mark her Diamond Jubilee.

    HM The Queen Loyal Address Diamond Jubilee

  • Abbey's Sub-Dean to retire next year

    Friday, 23rd November 2012

    The Reverend Dr Robert Reiss, the Abbey’s Sub-Dean and Canon Treasurer and Almoner, will retire next summer.

    Reverend Canon Robert Reiss

  • 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.

  • Dr Wesley Carr, former Dean of Westminster, dies

    Monday, 17th July 2017

    Dr Wesley Carr, who was Dean of Westminster from 1997 to 2006, has died peacefully aged 76.

  • Dean highlights significance of Vatican visit

    Thursday, 26th January 2017

    As the Abbey Choir flies back from Rome after a week-long visit to the Vatican, the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall has underlined the ecumenical significance of the trip.

    The Choir of Westminster Abbey

  • Dean is granted his official coat of arms

    Monday, 24th September 2007

    Garter King of Arms has granted the Dean, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall an official coat of arms which represents his work in education - latterly as the Church of England’s chief education officer - and also his geographical connections.

  • Dean takes High Tea on Henry’s roof

    Tuesday, 26th May 2009

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall took tea on the roof of Westminster Abbey on the morning of Wednesday 20th May to help promote London to UK and overseas visitors. ‘High Tea’ took place on the roof of the Henry VII Chapel as part of Visit London’s ongoing ‘Only in London’ campaign.

    Only in London

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