Search this website
What are you looking for? Type something in the box and press Search.
450 results found, displaying page 18 of 23
-
The Service and Vigil were led by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, in the presence of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service and Vigil on the Eve of the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 30th June 2016.
-
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.
-
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.
-
One People Oration 2000
Monday, 10th July 2000
Speaker: General Sir Michael Rose
-
15th Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture
Thursday, 4th May 2000
Delivered by The Reverend Canon Dr Martyn Percy at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 4th May 2000 and subsequently at Keble College, Oxford and the Cathedral, Sheffield.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Democracy
What is the future of Parliamentary Democracy? What are its roots? What keeps it healthy?
-
President of the Republic of Korea visits the Abbey
Tuesday, 21st November 2023
The President of the Republic of Korea, HE Yoon Suk Yeol visited the Abbey on Tuesday 21st November as part of his State Visit to His Majesty The King.
-
Lady Essex Robartes
Lady Essex Robartes was buried in the chapel of St John the Evangelist on 14th January 1727 but she has no monument or gravestone.
-
Elizabeth, Countess of Mexborough
A memorial to Elizabeth, Countess of Mexborough is on the wall of St John the Baptist's chapel. This shows a woman grieving beside an urn.