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President of Colombia visits Westminster Abbey
Tuesday, 1st November 2016
His Excellency Mr Juan Manuel Santos, President of the Republic of Colombia and the recipient of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize, visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 1st November 2016, during a State Visit to the United Kingdom.
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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.
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Free entry to the Abbey for NHS staff as summer visiting hours are announced
Friday, 25th June 2021
NHS staff will be able to visit Westminster Abbey for free from July onwards. The gesture to NHS staff is an acknowledgment of all their hard work during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
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Westminster Abbey Choir School 'Outstanding' say inspectors
Thursday, 15th February 2007
Westminster Abbey's Choir School has been described as 'outstanding' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
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Westminster Abbey to Welcome Pope Benedict XVI
Tuesday, 16th March 2010
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster will welcome Pope Benedict XVI to a service at Westminster Abbey during his visit to the United Kingdom in September.
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Westminster Abbey honour for Lord Wilson
Wednesday, 12th June 2013
A memorial ledger stone in the north-west corner of the nave of Westminster Abbey to The Right Honourable The Lord Wilson of Rievaulx, KG, OBE, FRS was dedicated on Tuesday 11th June 2013.
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HRH Princess of Wales dedicates Abbey tree
Tuesday, 20th December 2022
Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales dedicated a tree in Dean’s Yard at Westminster Abbey to mark the memory of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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The Abbey joins the Cathedrals’ Workshop Fellowship
Thursday, 17th November 2022
Westminster Abbey has joined the Cathedrals’ Workshop Fellowship (CWF) which exists to provide training to the next generation of craftspeople.
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Join us for an Abbey Christmas
Wednesday, 22nd December 2021
Westminster Abbey invites everyone to join us this Christmas to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with traditional carols, festive readings and some very special performances.
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Westminster Abbey Choir benefactors
Philanthropist
A framed panel, painted blue with white lettering in the south cloister of Westminster Abbey, records the generous donors to Westminster Abbey Choir.
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Abbey to star at the box-office
Friday, 27th July 2007
Two major films destined for international cinema screens will feature Westminster Abbey.
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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
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King and Queen of the Netherlands visit Abbey
Tuesday, 23rd October 2018
The King and Queen of the Netherlands visited Westminster Abbey on 23rd October as part of Their Majesties’ State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.
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The President of Hungary visits Westminster Abbey
Wednesday, 25th May 2016
The President of the Republic of Hungary, HE János Áder, accompanied by Mrs Anita Herczeg, First Lady, visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 24th May and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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Emir of Qatar visits Abbey
Wednesday, 27th October 2010
The Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, accompanied by Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, visited Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 27th October 2010 during a State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.
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Time Team Special on Westminster Abbey broadcast date confirmed
Thursday, 17th June 2010
Tony Robinson and the Time Team go behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey in a one-hour special, Time Team: The Secrets of Westminster Abbey, to be broadcast on Channel 4 on Monday 28th June at 8.00pm.
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Abbey marks Kristallnacht 75th Anniversary
Monday, 11th November 2013
A Service of Solemn Remembrance and Hope to mark the 75th Anniversary of Kristallnacht was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 10th November 2013.
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Choir tour to Australia
Monday, 15th October 2007
In October 2007 The Choir of Westminster Abbey makes its maiden voyage to Australia to present an exciting and varied programme of choral music, ancient and modern, under music director James O’Donnell.
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Consecration of new Bishop at Westminster Abbey
Thursday, 29th September 2022
The Reverend Prebendary James Grier was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Plymouth in the Diocese of Exeter at a Eucharist at Westminster Abbey.
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Westminster Abbey holds annual Civic Service
Sunday, 6th July 2014
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, welcomed The Lord Mayor of Westminster and Deputy High Steward of the Abbey, Councillor Audrey Lewis, and other City of Westminster councillors to Westminster Abbey for the Civic Service on Sunday 6th July.
