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  • The Abbey joins the Cathedrals’ Workshop Fellowship

    Thursday, 17th November 2022

    Westminster Abbey has joined the Cathedrals’ Workshop Fellowship (CWF) which exists to provide training to the next generation of craftspeople.

  • St Cecilia Festival Celebrates Britten Centenary

    Wednesday, 20th November 2013

    A Service to Mark the Festival of St Cecilia was held at Westminster Abbey in conjunction with the Musicians Benevolent Fund on Wednesday 20th November 2013.

    Special Service St Cecilia Benjamin Britten

  • 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.

  • Robert Quinney appointed Director of Music at Peterborough Cathedral

    Friday, 19th October 2012

    The Chapter of Peterborough Cathedral has announced that it has appointed Mr Robert Quinney as Director of Music. He will take up his new post in April 2013.

    Robert Quinney Choir of Westminster Abbey

  • Abbey Celebrates St Peter's Day

    Thursday, 30th June 2016

    Westminster Abbey, since 1560 the Collegiate Church of St Peter Westminster, has from the beginning been under the patronage of St Peter, Apostle and Martyr. On St Peter's Day, Wednesday 29th June 2016, a Sung Eucharist was celebrated at which the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, preached the sermon.

    St Peter's Day

  • Michael Wentworth

    politician

    Michael Wentworth, M.P., was buried in St Margaret's church Westminster in 1558 but has no marker.

  • The Holy See invites Westminster Abbey choir to sing at St Peter’s in Rome

    Monday, 5th March 2012

    Westminster Abbey’s world-famous choir has been invited by the Holy See – through the Maestro of the Cappella Musicale Pontificia “Sistina” – to sing at St Peter’s in Rome.

    The Choir of Westminster Abbey St Peter’s Basilica

  • The Dedication of St Margaret's Church

    the bells of St Margaret's Church will be rung following the Sung Eucharist at about 7.00 pm to mark the Dedication

  • A service to celebrate the 300th anniversary of St Edward’s Church of England Primary School and St Edward’s Church of England School and Sixth Form College in Romford

    Wednesday, 3rd February 2010

    A service to celebrate the 300th anniversary of St Edward’s Church of England Primary School and St Edward’s Church of England School and Sixth Form College in Romford was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 3rd February 2010.

  • A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of The Lord King of Wartnaby

    Thursday, 26th October 2006

    The Rector of St Margaret's Church, Canon Robert Wright, officiated and gave the Bidding and the Blessing.

    Lord King of Wartnaby St Margaret's Church

  • Employment opportunities

    Have a look at the job opportunities below. If you think there’s one that’s right for you, go ahead and apply.

  • MPs and peers mourn Sir David Amess at St Margaret’s Church

    Monday, 18th October 2021

    A Service of Prayer and Remembrance for Sir David Amess MP was held at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, on Monday 18th October 2021.

  • New Minor Canon appointed

    Tuesday, 5th August 2008

    The Reverend Michael Macey has been appointed Minor Canon of Westminster, to succeed the Reverend Deiniol Morgan, who leaves the Abbey on 14th October having accepted a full-time commission in the Royal Army Chaplains’ Department.

    Reverend Michael Macey

  • Make a donation

    A charitable trust has been established to assist in the Abbey's fundraising efforts – The Westminster Abbey Trust. You can make a donation to the Trust.

  • St Michael and All Angels

    St Peter flag

  • Fundraising concert for Ukraine to take place at St Margaret’s Church

    Thursday, 28th April 2022

    Dona Nobis Pacem: A Concert for Ukraine, will take place in St Margaret’s Church on Tuesday 10th May at 7.00pm to raise funds in support of the DEC’s (Disasters Emergency Committee) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

  • Michael and John Evans

    Priest/Minister

    The Reverend Michael Evans was a Canon and Sub Dean of Westminster from 1702-1732 and was buried in the nave in August 1732.

  • Abbey celebrates life of St Maximilian Kolbe

    Monday, 14th January 2019

    A service to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of St Maximilian Kolbe was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 13th January 2019.

    St Maximilian Kolbe

  • St Margaret’s holds a Service for the New Parliament

    Tuesday, 23rd July 2024

    The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, gave the Address at Service for the New Parliament at St Margaret's Church.

    Service for the New Parliament

  • St Margaret’s marks Traidcraft Justice Matters campaign

    Thursday, 2nd July 2015

    The Lord Mayor of Westminster, The Lady Flight, attended a Service for the Traidcraft Justice Matters campaign at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, at 6.00pm on Thursday 2nd July.

    Traidcraft Justice Matters

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