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  • Fraternité talk: When the English spoke French

    Thursday, 18th April 2024

    Join James Robinson, Interim Director of Collections at the V&A, to discover the complex and interdependent relationship of England and Continental Europe throughout the Middle Ages.

    Events

  • Westminster Abbey’s annual Civic Service was held on Sunday 8 July 2012

    Monday, 9th July 2012

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, welcomed The Lord Mayor of Westminster and Deputy High Steward of the Abbey, Councillor Angela Harvey, and other City of Westminster councillors to Westminster Abbey for the Civic Service on Sunday 8th July.

    Civic Service Special Service

  • Westminster Abbey holds annual Civic Service

    Sunday, 6th July 2014

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, welcomed The Lord Mayor of Westminster and Deputy High Steward of the Abbey, Councillor Audrey Lewis, and other City of Westminster councillors to Westminster Abbey for the Civic Service on Sunday 6th July.

  • Royal Commonwealth Society Chair reads for Abbey podcast

    Sunday, 21st June 2020

    The Executive Chair of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Dr Linda Yueh, makes a guest appearance on today’s edition of Abbeycast, the Abbey’s lockdown podcast.

    Abbeycast COVID-19

  • Abbey welcomes Lord Mayor of Westminster

    Monday, 6th September 2021

    Matins, attended in Civic State by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Jonathan Glanz, was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 5th September 2021.

  • Abbey welcomes new Lord Mayor of Westminster

    Tuesday, 5th July 2022

    Abbey welcomes the new Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Hamza Taouzzale, at Matins on Sunday 3rd July 2022.

    Lord Mayor of Westminster

  • Abbey welcomes new Lord Mayor of Westminster

    Monday, 3rd July 2023

    Matins, attended in Civic State by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Patricia McAllister, was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 2nd July 2023.

  • Fraternité Family Day: The Bayeux Tapestry and Beyond - May

    Saturday, 18th May 2024

    Explore how the drama of 1066 and the Battle of Hastings, as depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, shaped the future of Westminster Abbey.

    Event Family Learning

  • Fraternite Family Day: Budding Builders

    Wednesday, 29th May 2024

    Bring your budding builders to England’s oldest garden to get busy with all things bricks and buttresses.

  • Fraternité Family Day: The Bayeux Tapestry and Beyond

    Saturday, 20th January 2024

    Explore how the drama of 1066 and the Battle of Hastings, as depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, shaped the future of Westminster Abbey.

  • Fraternité Family Day: The Bayeux Tapestry and Beyond - February

    Saturday, 17th February 2024

    Explore how the drama of 1066 and the Battle of Hastings, as depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, shaped the future of Westminster Abbey.

  • Fraternité Family Day: The Bayeux Tapestry and Beyond - March

    Saturday, 16th March 2024

    Explore how the drama of 1066 and the Battle of Hastings, as depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, shaped the future of Westminster Abbey.

  • History tours

    Visiting the Abbey with your secondary class is guaranteed to be a memorable experience as you explore the building to discover over a thousand years of faith and history. Our experienced guides link the Abbey to your course of study, offering both highlights tours or something more specific bringing the Abbey to life. Discover information about guided tours, costs and school bursary visits to Westminster Abbey.

  • Commonwealth Day Observation

    Tuesday, 10th March 2009

    An Observance for Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey was attended by HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

    Commonwealth Service

  • Abbey Marks 60th Anniversary of the Korean War

    Wednesday, 10th July 2013

    His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester attended a Service of Thanksgiving to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of hostilities in the Korean War at the Abbey on Thursday 11th July.

    Royal Visit HRH The Duke of Gloucester Korean war

  • The Reverend Paul Arbuthnot appointed Minor Canon and Sacrist of Westminster

    Sunday, 14th June 2015

    The Reverend Paul Arbuthnot, currently Minor Canon and Precentor of the Cathedral Church and Abbey of St Alban in Hertfordshire has been appointed Minor Canon and Sacrist of Westminster Abbey.

    Reverend Paul Arbuthnot

  • Westminster Abbey launches Association

    Monday, 23rd November 2015

    Westminster Abbey introduces its membership scheme, the Westminster Abbey Association, on Monday 30th November for those who would like to support the work of the Abbey and receive unlimited entry during the year, invitations to an exclusive annual event and special offers.

    Westminster Abbey Association

  • Inspectors praise Abbey Choir School

    Friday, 22nd January 2016

    Westminster Abbey Choir School has been given a glowing report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

    Westminster Abbey Choir School

  • The Queen attends The Commonwealth Day Service

    Her Majesty The Queen attended The Commonwealth Service: A Celebration of the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11th March 2019.

  • Lord Mayor of Westminster reads for Abbey podcast

    Sunday, 14th June 2020

    The newly-elected Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Jonathan Glanz, has recorded a reading from St Matthew's Gospel for the Abbey's latest podcast, which is published today.

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