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The Reverend Eliza Zikmane, pastor, the United Kingdom Lativan Lutheran Church and St Anne's Lutheran Church, London, reads St John 17: 20-26
A service to mark the 500th anniversary of the 95 Theses and the start of the Reformation was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 31st October 2017.
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The President of Germany, His Excellency Dr Frank Steinmeiner and his wife Elke Budenbender with The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall
The President of Germany, His Excellency Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier, visited Westminster Abbey during an official visit to the United Kingdom.
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The Charles Gore Lecture 2005 No. 2
Wednesday, 28th September 2005
Charles Gore died in 1932, leaving a daunting legacy for anyone who would presume to lecture in his name.
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Valerie Le Vaillant, Chief Guide, and Tim Kidd, The Scouts UK Chief Commissioner, renew their Promise, joined by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall
A National Scout and Guide Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Saturday 5th November 2016. The National Anthem was sung.
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The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, receives the sculpture 'Strength and Hope' by Annie Tempest, which was borne through the Abbey by DrugFAM volunteers at the start of the service
A Service of Celebration and Hope to mark the achievements of DrugFAM was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 9th May 2017.
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King Felipe VI, Queen Leitzia of Spain and HRH Prince Henry of Wales tour Westminster Abbey with The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Chapter of Westminster and Officials
The King and Queen of Spain were accompanied by Prince Henry of Wales when they visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 13th July as part of Their Majesties’ State Visit to the Her Majesty The Queen.
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Sir Clement Clerke
Sir Clement Clerke was buried in the north cloister on 10th December 1693. His wife Sarah had been buried there on 13th November 1693.
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Frederick Cavendish
Politician
In St Margaret's church Westminster is a memorial window and a brass plaque to Lord Frederick Cavendish, Member of Parliament, who was murdered in Dublin.
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Oliver Goldsmith
Writer
In Poets' Corner Westminster Abbey is a marble memorial to author Oliver Goldsmith by J. Nollekens.
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David & Eva Garrick
Actor
On the west wall of Poets' Corner is a monument to the famous actor David Garrick, not far from his grave. By H. Webber.
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Stephen Hales
Scientist
In the south transept of Westminster Abbey is a monument to Stephen Hales, eminent botanist and inventor of ventilators. He was descended from Thomas Hales.
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Gabriel Goodman
Dean and Priest/Minister
In the chapel of St Benedict is a monument to Welshman Gabriel Goodman, Dean of Westminster 1561-1601. It consists of a bearded figure in Doctor's robes.
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Harriett Benthall
On the wall of the north cloister is a white marble tablet to Harriett Benthall. Her husband John attended Westminster School as a King's Scholar.
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Sir James Berners
Politician
Sir James Berners, Knight of the Chamber to Richard II, was buried in St John the Baptist's chapel. No inscription or monument was recorded.
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Dame Katherine Byron
Dame Katherine Byron, widow of Sir Thomas, was buried in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey in 1676 but the exact location is not known and there is no memorial to her.
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Lucy Baynton
Lady Lucy Baynton was buried in the north ambulatory in Westminster Abbey at the entrance to St John the Baptist's chapel on 14th June 1621.
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Ann Bingley
Ann Bingley was buried in Westminster Abbey on 17th May 1615 but the location of her grave is not recorded in the burial register.
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Thomas Arundell
Politician
Thomas Arundell, a member of the House of Commons, was buried in the Quire on 7th November 1648 but he has no gravestone or memorial.
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President of Mexico visits Abbey
Tuesday, 3rd March 2015
His Excellency Señor Enrique Peña Nieto, President of the United Mexican States, accompanied by Señora Angélica Rivera de Peña, visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 3rd March 2015 during a State Visit to the United Kingdom as the guests of Her Majesty The Queen.
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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.