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  • London Mayors attend Abbey Evensong

    Monday, 21st October 2019

    Evensong to celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey was held in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayors of the London Boroughs, together with members of the Greater London Lieutenancy, on Sunday 20th October 2019.

    London Mayors Evensong Edwardtide Special Service

  • Annual London Mayors Evensong held

    Monday, 15th October 2018

    Evensong to celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey was held in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Westminster and London Mayors.

  • Lord-Lieutenant of London installed as High Bailiff

    Tuesday, 18th May 2021

    Sir Kenneth Olisa, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, was installed as High Bailiff of Westminster Abbey.

  • Lord Byron remembered, 200 years on

    Thursday, 18th April 2024

    A wreath was laid at the Abbey's memorial to Lord Byron on Thursday 18th April, the eve of the 200th anniversary of the poet's death.

    Lord Byron

  • A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Lord Dahrendorf of Clare Market

    Tuesday, 3rd November 2009

    A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Lord Dahrendorf of Clare Market KBE FBA was held at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, at 12 noon on Tuesday 3rd November 2009.

    Lord Dahrendorf of Clare Market

  • London Mayors attend Edwardtide service

    Monday, 20th October 2008

    The Mayors of 25 London boroughs attended Evensong celebrating the Feast of the Dedication on Sunday 19th October at the close of the Abbey’s Edwardtide celebrations.

  • Bishop of London reads for Abbey podcast

    Sunday, 17th May 2020

    The Bishop of London, who is leading the Church of England’s response to the coronavirus, has recorded a reading for the Abbey’s latest podcast.

    Abbeycast COVID-19 Bishop of London

  • Parliamentarians pay tribute to Lord Weatherill

    Friday, 26th October 2007

    Parliamentarians past and present, family and friends packed the Abbey this week to remember the life and work of a former Speaker of the House of Commons, The Lord Weatherill.

    Lord Weatherill

  • A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Lord Dearing CB

    Tuesday, 7th July 2009

    A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Lord Dearing CB was held at St Margaret’s Church on Tuesday 7th July 2009.

    Lord Dearing

  • Lord Heywood remembered

    Thursday, 20th June 2019

    A service of thanksgiving for the life and work of Jeremy, Lord Heywood of Whitehall GCB CVO, at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 20th June 2019.

    Lord Heywood

  • Lord Burghley’s legacy celebrated

    Wednesday, 22nd June 2022

    HRH Princess Alexandra attended a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the lasting legacy of William Cecil, Lord Burghley, in Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 22nd June 2022.

    Lord Burghley

  • Memorial Service held for Lord Bingham

    Thursday, 26th May 2011

    A service of thanksgiving for the life and work of the Rt Hon Lord Bingham of Cornhill KG was held at the Abbey on Wednesday 25th May 2011.

    Lord Bingham

  • Lord Luce appointed High Steward of Westminster

    Friday, 4th February 2011

    Lord Luce has been appointed High Steward of Westminster. He succeeds Lord Hurd who is retiring.

    High Steward Lord Luce

  • Mayors of the London Boroughs attend Evensong

    Monday, 21st October 2024

    Evensong to celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey was held in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayors of the London Boroughs, together with members of the Greater London Lieutenancy, on Sunday 20th October 2024.

  • Abbey welcomes New Lord Mayor of Westminster

    Monday, 8th July 2024

    Matins, attended in Civic State by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Robert Rigby, was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 7th July 2024.

    Lord Mayor of Westminster

  • Abbey welcomes new Lord Mayor of Westminster

    Tuesday, 5th July 2022

    Abbey welcomes the new Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Hamza Taouzzale, at Matins on Sunday 3rd July 2022.

  • Lord Mayor of Westminster reads for Abbey podcast

    Sunday, 14th June 2020

    The newly-elected Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Jonathan Glanz, has recorded a reading from St Matthew's Gospel for the Abbey's latest podcast, which is published today.

  • Lord Carrington remembered at Westminster Abbey service

    Thursday, 31st January 2019

    The Duke of Kent represented The Queen at a Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Lord Carrington at Westminster Abbey today.

    Lord Carrington memorial service HRH The Duchess of Cornwall HRH Princess Alexandra Sir John Major

  • Lord-Lieutenant appointed Abbey’s High Bailiff

    Friday, 19th February 2021

    Sir Kenneth Olisa, Lord-Lieutenant of London, has been appointed the new High Bailiff of Westminster Abbey.

  • Sancho’s London: The Dignity and Survival of Black Georgian Londoners

    Friday, 17th November 2023

    Sancho’s London: The Dignity and Survival of Black Georgian Londoners: Join Gretchen Gerzina for a journey through Sancho’s London in this special online talk. The remarkable Ignatius Sancho is perhaps the best-known.

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