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Francis Horner
Politician
A memorial statue to Francis Horner stands in the west aisle of the north transept of Westminster Abbey. The sculptor was Sir Francis Chantry.
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Voice and Verse Tour: Beyond Poets’ Corner
Saturday, 12th October 2024
Join this journey to bring Poets’ Corner to life as we explore the Abbey through the stories and words of our most famous poets.
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Westminster Abbey Honour for Poet Philip Larkin
Wednesday, 17th June 2015
Westminster Abbey is to honour the poet Philip Larkin with a memorial stone to be dedicated next year.
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Poets’ Corner
When Charles Dickens died at his home in Kent on 9th June 1870, it was presumed that he would be buried in Rochester Cathedral or in one of the nearby parish churches at Cobham or Shorne. This, after all, was what the author of some of the greatest novels in the English language had wanted.
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Voice and Verse 15-Minute Talk: Poets' Corner - October
Tuesday, 8th October 2024
Enrich your visit to Westminster Abbey by attending a drop-in talk about the history of Poets’ Corner every Tuesday across the Autumn Season.
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Voice and Verse 15-Minute Talk: Poets' Corner - November
Tuesday, 5th November 2024
Enrich your visit to Westminster Abbey by attending a drop-in talk about the history of Poets’ Corner every Tuesday across the Autumn Season.
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The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries
High above the Abbey floor, the Galleries in the beautiful 13th century triforium display our greatest treasures and tell the story of our thousand-year history.
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First definitive history of the Abbey published
Wednesday, 9th October 2019
A definitive history book of Westminster Abbey was launched last night to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Henry III’s rebuilding of the church.
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Westminster Abbey Institute Welcomes New MPs
Wednesday, 13th May 2015
The Westminster Abbey Institute hosted a reception on Tuesday 12th May 2015 to welcome new Members of Parliament.
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S is for Scientists' Corner
Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?
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The Holy Innocents
St Peter flag
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Choir of Westminster Abbey to sing at prestige Moscow Festival
Wednesday, 12th January 2011
The Choir of Westminster Abbey will sing at a major international choral festival in Moscow next week.
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St Cecilia service held at Westminster Abbey
Wednesday, 23rd November 2016
The St Cecilia Service: A Celebration of Music was held at Westminster Abbey at 11.00am on Wednesday 23rd November 2016.
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Abbey Bookshop Golden Jubilee
Wednesday, 22nd March 2006
The building which now houses the Bookshop was constructed in the 1830s by Edward Blore, Abbey Surveyor, as an office for the Chapter Clerk.
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Abbey documentary to be shown on BBC Two
Friday, 23rd November 2012
BBC Two is to screen a major three-part documentary series showing life behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey.
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Abbey treasures celebrated in Librarian’s new book
Wednesday, 6th August 2008
Treasures of Westminster Abbey, the third guidebook commissioned by Westminster Abbey Enterprises Ltd from Scala Publishers, was launched on Thursday 31st July in Jerusalem Chamber.
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Abbey to honour Cranford’s creator
Friday, 8th January 2010
Elizabeth Gaskell, whose novel Cranford formed the basis of one of the BBC’s prime-time television drama successes, will be honoured with a memorial in a window panel in Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey.
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Innocent Victims' Memorial
Just outside the west door is a memorial to Innocent Victims of war and oppression. It is a large circular slate memorial, slightly raised.
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Westminster Abbey launches Association
Monday, 23rd November 2015
Westminster Abbey introduces its membership scheme, the Westminster Abbey Association, on Monday 30th November for those who would like to support the work of the Abbey and receive unlimited entry during the year, invitations to an exclusive annual event and special offers.
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Abbey Choir returns
Friday, 2nd November 2007
The Abbey Choir, seen here in front of the Sydney Opera House, has returned after a hugely successful tour of Australia.
