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Sir Mark Rylance returns to Westminster Abbey
Thursday, 4th January 2018
Sir Mark Rylance will return to Westminster Abbey with a company of actors bringing the words of William Shakespeare to life for six special performances in April.
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Study of the ‘cosmatesque’ mosaics published
Friday, 18th October 2019
A nine-year, two-volume study into the Abbey's ‘cosmatesque’ mosaics has been published this week by Oxbow Books.
The Cosmatesque Mosaics of Westminster Abbey Cosmati pavement 750th anniversary
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Duke of Edinburgh opens 83rd Royal British Legion Field of Remembrance at Abbey
Thursday, 10th November 2011
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh opened the 83rd Royal British Legion’s Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 10th November 2011.
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Abbey mourns former Organist and Master of the Choristers
Monday, 16th May 2022
Simon Preston CBE, who was Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey from 1981 to 1987, and Sub-Organist between 1962 and 1967, has died aged 83.
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William Carey
Priest/Minister
On 11th October 1949 the Baptist Missionary Society gave a carved English walnut lectern to Westminster Abbey in memory of William Carey, missionary in India.
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Symposium: Dignity and Hostility
Thursday, 2nd November 2023
Westminster Abbey Institute brings together a panel of speakers for a lunchtime symposium on Dignity and Hostility.
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Dialogue: Dignity and Imprisonment
Tuesday, 21st November 2023
Westminster Abbey Institute brings together a panel of speakers for a lunchtime symposium on Dignity and Hostility.
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Workshop: Dignity and Trauma
Wednesday, 22nd November 2023
Westminster Abbey Institute brings together a panel of speakers for a lunchtime symposium on Dignity and Hostility.
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One People Oration: Dignity and Poverty
Tuesday, 28th November 2023
Dame Clare Moriarty, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice, gives this year’s One People Oration.
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Fraternité tour: French footprints in British history - February
Tuesday, 20th February 2024
Journey through collaboration and conflict as we delve into the intricate French links woven throughout Britain's history.
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Hidden Highlights tour - January
Monday, 1st January 2024
Explore behind the scenes of the Abbey on a guided tour of some areas not usually open to the public.
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Fraternité tour: Sororite!
Saturday, 2nd March 2024
Join us this Women’s History Month to explore the stories of some of the remarkable women who are woven into English and French history.
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Fraternité tour: French footprints in British history - April
Saturday, 13th April 2024
Journey through collaboration and conflict as we delve into the intricate French links woven throughout Britain's history.
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Fraternité tour: French footprints in British history - May
Thursday, 9th May 2024
Journey through collaboration and conflict as we delve into the intricate French links woven throughout Britain's history.
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Medieval Monastery tour
Saturday, 1st March 2025
Explore the history of the Benedictine monastery at Westminster Abbey, from the time when the first twelve monks arrived in 960AD until the dissolution of the monastery under Henry VIII in 1540.
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Fascinating Women of Westminster Abbey tour
Saturday, 1st March 2025
From actresses, writers and spies to philanthropists, social reformers and modern martyrs - discover the extraordinary lives of some of the women buried and commemorated in Westminster Abbey.
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Medieval Monastery tour
Tuesday, 1st April 2025
Explore the history of the Benedictine monastery at Westminster Abbey, from the time when the first twelve monks arrived in 960AD until the dissolution of the monastery under Henry VIII in 1540.
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Medieval Monastery tour
Thursday, 1st May 2025
Explore the history of the Benedictine monastery at Westminster Abbey, from the time when the first twelve monks arrived in 960AD until the dissolution of the monastery under Henry VIII in 1540.
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John Parsons
Musician and Composer
John Parsons, organist and composer, is buried in the cloisters. He was the Abbey's Master of Choristers from 1613-1623, and Organist from 1621.
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Edward, Lord Herbert of Cherbury
The grave of Edward, 3rd Lord Herbert of Cherbury and 3rd Baron of Castle Island is in St Edmund's chapel. The stone has been re-cut.
