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• Beyond Victory Tour: Commemorating the Second World War

  Thursday, 1st May 2025

  As the nation marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, explore the enduring legacy of the conflict in Westminster Abbey.

  Events Beyond Victory

• Westminster Abbey to mark Great War centenary

  Monday, 10th June 2013

  A candle-lit vigil of prayer and an act of solemn reflection to mark the centenary of the start of the First World War will be held in Westminster Abbey on 4th August 2014.

  WW1

• Lunchtime Talk: Remembering the Second World War

  Wednesday, 11th June 2025

  Keith Lowe reflects on how nations around the world have commemorated the Second World War, 80 years on since the end of the conflict.

• Abbey marks first anniversary of Ukraine war

  Friday, 24th February 2023

  The Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Vadym Prystaiko, attended Evensong at Westminster Abbey on Friday 24th February 2023, the first anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine.

  Wreathlaying

• Charles Hall

  Priest/Minister

  In the north cloister is the grave of the Reverend Charles Hall. From 1761 he was Dean of Bocking in Essex.

• The Queen presents Dean with KCVO

  Wednesday, 30th October 2019

  Her Majesty The Queen presented the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, with the KCVO at his farewell audience at Buckingham Palace today.

  Dean of Westminster The Very Reverend Dr John Hall

• Westminster Abbey staff war memorial

  Soldier

  On the wooden panelling in St George's chapel are painted the names of Westminster Abbey staff, or former choristers, who died for their country.

• Tour: War and Remembrance

  Friday, 7th November 2025

  Discover Westminster Abbey’s powerful connections to war, sacrifice, and national memory on this special tour.

• 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

• Abbey announces new Dean

  Tuesday, 19th September 2006

  Canon John Hall has been appointed as the new Dean of Westminster.

• Westminster citizens war memorial

  In St Benedict's chapel is a stained glass window in memory of those citizens of Westminster who gave their lives during the 1939-1945 war.

• Poets of the First World War

  Poet and Soldier

  Sixteen poets of the Great War (World War I) are remembered on this memorial. None of the poets are actually buried in the Abbey.

• War dead 1914-1918

  Soldier, Airman and Sailor

  Edward, Prince of Wales, unveiled a memorial to the Million Dead of the First World War. The tablet is in St George's chapel.

• Public Programmes

  In the 80th anniversary year of the Second World War, and as global conflicts persist, Westminster Abbey Institute’s autumn series offers a powerful forum for public servants - and all who are interested in these vital issues - to reflect on war, peace, and the responsibilities of leadership in public life. Join us in exploring the moral imagination required to lead and to serve with courage and care.

• 60th anniversary of the end of World War II

  Sunday, 10th July 2005

  A Service of Prayer and Thanksgiving to mark 60 years since the end of the Second World War was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 10th July 2005.

  Special Service WW2

• Dean of Westminster to retire in November next year

  Friday, 28th September 2018

  The Dean of Westminster announced today (Friday 28th September) that he will retire next year on 1st November 2019 after 13 years at Westminster Abbey.

• British Prisoners of War 1914-1918

  Soldier and Airman

  In 1926 a stained glass window was unveiled in the north choir aisle to remember British prisoners of war who died during World War I.

• St Margaret's choir war memorial

  Soldier and Airman

  Former choristers of St Margaret's church Westminster who died in the two world wars are commemorated by brass plaques in the church.

• War dead honoured at the Field of Remembrance

  Thursday, 7th November 2024

  HRH The Duchess of Gloucester opened the 96th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 7th November 2024.

  Field of Remembrance Remembrance

• Civilian War Dead Roll of Honour 1939 - 1945

  The books forming the Civilian War Dead Roll of Honour 1939-45 can be seen in a showcase in the nave of Westminster Abbey near the west entrance.