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Abbey opens its roof to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee
Thursday, 21st April 2022
Abbey opens its roof to the public for the Platinum Jubilee in Summer Festival of events.
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Dean Preaches in New York
Monday, 13th June 2011
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, preached the sermon at Solemn Eucharist on the feast of Pentecost, Sunday 12th June 2011, at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, New York, a parish church in the episcopal diocese of New York, NY, United States of America.
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Westminster Abbey Choir to sing at St Peter's in Rome
Monday, 25th June 2012
Westminster Abbey’s world-famous choir arrives in Italy this week (Tuesday 26th June) for a tour of Rome and Montecassino which will include singing for Pope Benedict XVI, with the Cappella Musicale Pontificia ‘Sistina’, the Sistine Chapel Choir, at the Papal Mass marking the Solemnity of St Peter and St Paul (Friday 29th June) in St Peter’s Basilica.
Choir of Westminster Abbey Pope Benedict XVI St Peter’s Basilica
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Spirit of Windrush celebrated at Westminster Abbey
Friday, 22nd June 2018
The Queen was represented by the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London at a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 70th anniversary of the landing of the Windrush today.
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World Thinking Day and Founder's Day Service
Monday, 1st March 2010
Girlguiding UK celebrated World Thinking Day and Founder's Day on Saturday 27th February 2010 at Westminster Abbey.
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Prince of Wales Attends Memorial Service for Christchurch
Monday, 28th March 2011
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended a Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 27th March 2011.
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Abbey mourns Canon Tuckwell
Monday, 29th June 2020
The Dean of Westminster today paid tribute to Canon Christopher Tuckwell, former Administrator of Westminster Cathedral who died on June 26th after a long illness.
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The Funeral of Tony Benn
Wednesday, 26th March 2014
The funeral of Labour former Cabinet minister Tony Benn took place at St Margaret’s Church Westminster Abbey on Thursday 27th March 2014.
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Abbey Celebrates the Life of Sir Terry Wogan
Tuesday, 27th September 2016
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Sir Terry Wogan KBE DL was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 27th September 2016.
Choir Music Terry Wogan Chris Evans Ken Bruce Peter Gabriel Joanna Lumley Katie Melua
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New Mass for Abbey’s 450th celebrations
Wednesday, 16th June 2010
Bell Mass by one of Britain’s pre-eminent composers, Julian Anderson, which was commissioned by the Dean & Chapter of Westminster as part of the celebrations to mark the 450th anniversary of the Abbey's Collegiate Charter receives its first performance at the Abbey on Tuesday 29th June at 5.00pm.
Westminster Abbey 450th anniversary The Choir of Westminster Abbey
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Edmund and Frances Meyrick
On the wall of the north cloister of Westminster Abbey is a small white marble memorial to Frances (Smith) wife of Captain Edmund Meyrick.
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Michael Hare
In the west cloister is the grave of Michael and Mary Hare. He lived in Millbank street Westminster. Mary was a child of James Merest.
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Overseas schools and universities
Visit us as part of your trip to London. We welcome overseas school and university groups for self-led tours on weekdays from September to July.
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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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Louis Henry Bedford
Soldier
St Margaret's south aisle is a small tablet to soldier Louis Henry Bedford. His name is also inscribed on the Crimea and Indian Mutiny column.
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Evensong to be streamed live from the Abbey on Sunday
Friday, 14th May 2021
Evensong from Westminster Abbey at 3.00pm on Sunday 16th May will be streamed live for worshippers to join in from home.
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Emperor of Japan visits Westminster Abbey
Tuesday, 25th June 2024
Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 25th June as part of their State Visit to the United Kingdom.
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Christian Aid celebrates 80th anniversary
Thursday, 12th June 2025
A Service of Thanksgiving and Reflection on the 80th anniversary of Christian Aid was held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 12th June 2025.
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The Dalai Lama visits Westminster Abbey
Wednesday, 20th June 2012
The Dalai Lama visited Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 20th June 2012 for A Moment of Prayer and Reflection in the Nave.
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Archbishop attends 50th anniversary Evensong
Wednesday, 15th June 2016
The Archbishop of Canterbury attended Evensong to mark the 50th anniversary of the Anglican Centre in Rome at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 14th June.
