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Richard Kempenfelt
Sailor
In the chapel of St Michael is a column in memory of Admiral Richard Kempenfelt by John Bacon junior
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500-year-old Christmas food list
Christmas shopping list:.
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Lights, Camera, Action
Isaac Newton, Stephen Hawking and Charles Darwin are just some of the names in Scientists' Corner at Westminster Abbey. These scientists buried and remembered here made incredible contributions to our understanding of the world around us. Put your thinking cap on as we explore the natural world and beyond.
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Honoured guests
Relive the wedding day of Prince William and Kate Middleton, from the moment the guests arrive to the moment the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
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Tribute
The Battle of Britain – a 112-day fight for control of Britain’s skies – was the first decisive battle in history fought entirely in the air.
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The terrible fire at Notre Dame
Tuesday, 16th April 2019
A statement from the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, on the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral.
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Thomas Knipe
Priest/Minister
In the south choir aisle is a tablet in memory of the Reverend Dr Thomas Knipe, Head Master of Westminster School and Prebendary of Westminster.
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Dean of Westminster preaches in New York
Friday, 18th May 2012
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, embarked on a two week trip to the East Coast of the USA from 30th April to 14th May.
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Dean preaches at National Pilgrimage
Tuesday, 26th May 2015
On Monday 25th May 2015, the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, preached the sermon during the National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.
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Choir’s new CD celebrates established favourites and new works
Friday, 9th June 2023
The Abbey Choir has released a new CD of choral works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir James MacMillan and Sir John Tavener.
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George II and Caroline
George II and Queen Caroline were crowned in the Abbey on 11th October 1727. They are buried next to each other in the Lady Chapel.
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Carteret family
In the north aisle of the nave of Westminster Abbey are monuments to Dame Elizabeth Carteret, Edward and Philip Carteret.
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Joseph Addison
Poet and Playwright
In Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey is a marble statue of Joseph Addison, poet and essayist, by the sculptor Sir Richard Westmacott, erected in 1809.
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Henry Purcell & family
Musician and Composer
On 26th November 1695 Purcell was buried in the north aisle of the choir. This was where the organ stood at this time.
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Holles Family
Politician, Soldier and Sailor
Francis, Sir George, Sir Frescheville and John duke of Newcastle are among members of the Holles family buried in Westminster Abbey. Three have monuments.
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Drawings from a Life - Gabriella
In 2017, Westminster Abbey invited young people from around London to respond to the stories and memories held in the fabric of the building. These young consultants reflected on their experience through a variety of outcomes creating a vibrant and eclectic body of work.
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The Galleries
One of the newest event spaces in London, The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries boasts a view which John Betjeman declared 'the best view in Europe'.
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HRH The Duke of Edinburgh formally opens Cellarium café
Wednesday, 17th October 2012
The Duke of Edinburgh formally opened the Cellarium café and terrace at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 17th October 2012 and was welcomed to the Abbey by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, and members of Chapter.
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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.
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Dean of Westminster comments on the resignation of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI
Monday, 11th February 2013
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall has made the following comment following the news that His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI is to resign on 28th February 2013: