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Westminster Abbey Institute Welcomes New MPs
Wednesday, 13th May 2015
The Westminster Abbey Institute hosted a reception on Tuesday 12th May 2015 to welcome new Members of Parliament.
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Field of Remembrance
Thursday, 10th November 2005
Her Majesty The Queen accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on 10 November.
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Farewell dinner for Archbishop of Canterbury
Saturday, 22nd September 2012
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster gave a dinner for the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr Rowan Williams, Primate of All England and Metropolitan, and Mrs Williams in Jerusalem Chamber in the Deanery of Westminster Abbey on Friday 21st September 2012.
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Westminster Abbey marks Remembrance Sunday
A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 12th November 2017.
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Christmas Day Holy Communion
Wednesday, 25th December 2024
A quiet, said service (without music), according to the Book of Common Prayer (1662)
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Christmas Day Evensong
Wednesday, 25th December 2024
This service follows the traditional pattern in The Book of Common Prayer.
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An Advent Liturgy
Sunday, 8th December 2024
A candle-lit service of hymns, readings, and anthems reflecting on the Advent themes of judgement and of the joyful expectation of the coming Christ.
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Service of Lessons and Carols
Tuesday, 24th December 2024
A traditional service including the singing of Christmas carols, readings, and anthems sung by the St Margaret's Choir, lasting about an hour.
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Service of Lessons and Carols
Saturday, 23rd December 2023
A traditional service including the singing of Christmas carols, readings, and anthems sung by the Abbey Choir, lasting about an hour.
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Constant Endeavour - A Special Service at Westminster Abbey
Tuesday, 16th March 2004
On Tuesday 16th March a service of thanksgiving and the dedication of a memorial to those who served with Royal Air Force Coastal Command took place in the presence HM The Queen, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and HRH, Prince Michael of Kent.
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Sir John Zochonis
Philanthropist
Sir John Basil Zochonis, industrialist, was a generous donor to the Westminster Abbey restoration appeal and he has a small window in the Lady Chapel.
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Peter Mason
In the west cloister of Westminster Abbey is a marble tablet near the grave of Peter Mason. The tablet has lost its heraldic shield.
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The Westminster Retable
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the Westminster Retable, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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What is a coronation?
Coronations are events in history that you may heard of, read about or seen in a film, but the details are a little vague. What is a coronation and why do they happen? Find out answers to these questions and more in this introductory guide.
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Victoria joins Chapter Office media team
Monday, 24th September 2007
Victoria Ribbans has joined the Press Office as part-time press and communications officer.
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Abbey Choir returns
Friday, 2nd November 2007
The Abbey Choir, seen here in front of the Sydney Opera House, has returned after a hugely successful tour of Australia.
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Ringers complete marathon handbell peal
Wednesday, 7th November 2007
Six members of the Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers rang a peal on handbells in the Henry VII Chapel on Wednesday.
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His Highness The Amir of Kuwait visits Westminster Abbey
Thursday, 29th November 2012
His Highness The Amir of the State of Kuwait visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 29th November as part of an official three-day state visit to the United Kingdom as the guest of Her Majesty The Queen.
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Security at Westminster Abbey
Tuesday, 2nd July 2013
The Abbey is experiencing a heightened threat to its security.
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Westminster Abbey takes part in Cathedrals at Night
Friday, 28th February 2020
The Abbey will be open from 4.30pm - 7.00pm (last entry at 6.00pm) as part of Cathedrals at Night, a project that will see all 42 Church of England cathedrals, as well as the cathedrals in Wales and the Isle of Man, open their doors free of charge.
