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Lord-Lieutenant appointed Abbey’s High Bailiff
Friday, 19th February 2021
Sir Kenneth Olisa, Lord-Lieutenant of London, has been appointed the new High Bailiff of Westminster Abbey.
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Voice and Verse Panel: Poets' Corners Across the Pond
Thursday, 14th November 2024
In this special event, speakers from Westminster Abbey, London, and the Cathedral of St John the Divine, New York, jointly reflect on the significance and impact of a Poets' Corner within a place of worship.
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London’s youth
In 2017, Westminster Abbey invited young people from around London to respond to the stories and memories held in the fabric of the building. These young consultants reflected on their experience through a variety of outcomes creating a vibrant and eclectic body of work.
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Your questions answered
Planning to visit the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries? Please make sure you read the following information and tips before your experience.
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New Collaboration to Reveal Secrets of Effigies
Wednesday, 3rd May 2017
The wax-work heads of naval hero Horatio Nelson and Prime Minister William Pitt the Elder, which are over two hundred years old, have been scanned using the world’s most advanced radiology technology in a new collaboration between Westminster Abbey, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College London.
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Celebrating the Commonwealth
Celebrating Commonwealth Day, one of the most important dates in the Abbey's year.
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You're welcome here
Discover over ten centuries of British history in a building in the heart of London where worship takes place every day.
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Institute of Tourist Guiding
Tuesday, 16th March 2004
In March the Abbey hosted the Institute of Tourist Guiding's Annual Award Ceremony for the newly qualified London Blue Badge Guides.
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Crafting the Abbey tour
Tuesday, 13th May 2025
Uncover the history and meaning behind some of Westminster Abbey’s rich material heritage in this special tour for London Craft Week.
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Faith Leaders Condemn Terrorist Violence
Friday, 26th May 2017
Religious Faith Leaders from across London met with the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police on 24th May 2017 to discuss the Manchester Concert Attack.
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What sweeter music: Online broadcast for Abbey Christmas concert
Tuesday, 1st December 2020
What sweeter music: Online broadcast for Abbey Christmas concert: Westminster Abbey’s traditional Christmas concert will be broadcast to audiences around the world as the Abbey Choir performs as part of the Live.
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Access, facilities and FAQ
We want your visit to the Abbey to be safe and enjoyable, so offer some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit.
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Plan your visit
Each year, we welcome over a million visitors. We’re generally open Monday to Saturday for visiting, and hold regular services to which all are welcome.
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England's Oldest Garden
From mice to elephants and dragons to unicorns, the Abbey is an ark of exciting animals. Popping up on memorials, knight helmets, flags and candlesticks, animals have acted as symbols of power, loyalty and courage and captured our imagination in terrific tales for hundreds of years. Choose your animal counterpart and explore the Abbey's marvellous menagerie.
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The Galleries
One of the newest event spaces in London, The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries boasts a view which John Betjeman declared 'the best view in Europe'.
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Canon Theologian to retire
Tuesday, 6th March 2018
The Reverend Professor Vernon White, who has been Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey since June 2011 and a Visiting Professor at King’s College London, is to retire at the end of September 2018.
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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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Charles Ignatius Sancho honoured with St Margaret’s memorial
Tuesday, 19th December 2023
Charles Ignatius Sancho, who escaped from a background of slavery and rose to distinction in Georgian London, has been honoured with a new memorial.
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A Reflection on Frustration
Friday, 15th May 2020
This week, perhaps is the week of frustration. A change in the message – Stay Alert – a relaxation of some of the constraints and so many people seize an opportunity that they were longing for.
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James Butler, Duke of Ormond & family
Soldier
James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormond, and several members of his family, are buried in a vault at the east end of Henry VII's chapel.
