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• Architecture

  The present Abbey building dates mainly from the reign of Henry III. In 1245 he pulled down the eastern part of the 11th century Abbey.

  Architecture

• Judges service marks start of the 2019 legal year

  Tuesday, 1st October 2019

  The annual Judges Service was held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 1st October 2019.

  Judges Service Special Service

• London Mayors attend Abbey Evensong

  Monday, 21st October 2019

  Evensong to celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey was held in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayors of the London Boroughs, together with members of the Greater London Lieutenancy, on Sunday 20th October 2019.

  London Mayors Evensong Edwardtide

• Dean of Westminster gives One People Oration

  Tuesday, 22nd October 2019

  The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, gave this year’s One People Oration at Westminster Abbey on Monday 21st October 2019.

  One People Oration Westminster Abbey Institute Dean of Westminster The Very Reverend Dr John Hall

• Fellows' Programme

  Westminster Abbey Institute offers a year-long programme in servant leadership for up to 20 public servants who are moving into senior roles.

• Voice and Verse 15-Minute Talk: Poets' Corner - October

  Tuesday, 8th October 2024

  Enrich your visit to Westminster Abbey by attending a drop-in talk about the history of Poets’ Corner every Tuesday across the Autumn Season.

  Events Voice and Verse

• Entry prices from 1st October 2024

  We are open to visitors from Monday to Saturday. Find out more about how you can visit.

• Past Institute lectures

  Videos and podcasts of past public programmes of Westminster Abbey Institute are available.

• Westminster Abbey marks Battle of Britain anniversary

  Monday, 16th September 2019

  A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15th September 2019.

  Battle of Britain Sunday

• Choir on US tour

  Friday, 14th October 2005

  The choir left on Friday 14th October for a tour of the United States.

  Choir of Westminster Abbey USA tour Recording

• Westminster Abbey celebrates 750th anniversary

  Tuesday, 15th October 2019

  Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall attended a service to celebrate the 750th anniversary of the re-building of Westminster Abbey today.

  750th anniversary HM The Queen HRH The Duchess of Cornwall

• The Queen attends The Commonwealth Day Service

  Monday, 11th March 2019

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

  Commonwealth Service

• Medieval Monastery tour

  Wednesday, 2nd October 2024

  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.

• Chilean Navy honours Admiral Cochrane

  Tuesday, 21st May 2019

  The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Thomas Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Tuesday 21st May 2019.

  Chilean Navy Day

• Westminster Abbey welcomes new Lord Mayor

  Monday, 8th July 2019

  Matins, attended in Civic State by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Ruth Bush, and Councillors of the City of Westminster, was held yesterday.

  Civic Service

• Sermon series: Noble Army of Martyrs

  Sunday, 10th September 2023

  Noble Army of Martyrs: Above the Abbey’s Great West Door stand ten statues to 20th-century Christian martyrs. This autumn, to mark the 25th anniversary of their installation, a sermon series.

  Evensong

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